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Train-pedestrian collision reported in south Austin

February 27, 2023

AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders are attempting to locate a patient after a train-pedestrian collision was reported in south Austin Monday morning.

Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted at 6 a.m. that the collision was reported at West Mary and South 7th Streets at 5:40 a.m. A thermal imaging drone was requested to assist in the search.

No patient was located by 7 a.m., and ATCEMS left the scene. The Austin Police and Fire Departments were still on scene and the drone was still searching at that time.

The intersection is in the Zilker area near Oltorf Street.

Oltorf Street was closed at the crossing just east of Lamar.

ATCEMS said the train was stopped in the area and traffic was affected. Avoid the area if possible.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

 

by: Abigail Jones

Posted: Feb 27, 2023 / 06:34 AM CST

Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 08:23 AM CST

AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders are attempting to locate a patient after a train-pedestrian collision was reported in south Austin Monday morning.

Austin-Travis County EMS tweeted at 6 a.m. that the collision was reported at West Mary and South 7th Streets at 5:40 a.m. A thermal imaging drone was requested to assist in the search.

No patient was located by 7 a.m., and ATCEMS left the scene. The Austin Police and Fire Departments were still on scene and the drone was still searching at that time.

The intersection is in the Zilker area near Oltorf Street.

Oltorf Street was closed at the crossing just east of Lamar.

ATCEMS said the train was stopped in the area and traffic was affected. Avoid the area if possible.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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