MoPac reopens after crash involving at least 4 people, including children

AUSTIN (KXAN) — MoPac southbound has reopened after lanes were shut down between US 290 and William Cannon because of an overnight crash.

Two vehicles and at least four people were involved in the crash, which happened around 2:30 a.m.

The scene was cleared and road reopened just before 7:30 a.m.

Austin Police said one person was transported to the hospital after the crash.

Police said children were involved in the crash but did not know how many children.

According to APD, four people were in one of the vehicles. APD said two are in critical condition.

Police did not have information on the other two people or the occupants of the other vehicle.

 

Southbound MoPac shutdown due to crash. (Photo: Christian Marcelli)
Southbound MoPac shutdown due to crash. (Photo: Christian Marcelli)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — MoPac southbound has reopened after lanes were shut down between US 290 and William Cannon because of an overnight crash.

Two vehicles and at least four people were involved in the crash, which happened around 2:30 a.m.

The scene was cleared and road reopened just before 7:30 a.m.

Austin Police said one person was transported to the hospital after the crash.

Police said children were involved in the crash but did not know how many children.

According to APD, four people were in one of the vehicles. APD said two are in critical condition.

Police did not have information on the other two people or the occupants of the other vehicle.

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