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3 sent to hospital following 2-car crash in southeast Austin

Austin-Travis County EMS said three people have been sent to St. David's South Austin Medical Center after being involved in the crash that happened in the 4000 block of East Texas 71 and southbound on SH 130.

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ATCEMS

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a crash involving two vehicles in southeast Austin Tuesday night.

ATCEMS said three people have been sent to St. David's South Austin Medical Center after being involved in the crash that happened in the 4000 block of East Texas 71 and southbound on SH 130.

UPDATE ~4000blk E SH 71 Svrd WB: 1st patient declared trauma alert, has been extricated per on scene #ATCEMS Command & will be transported to St David's South. Two additional patients still pinned, extrication in progress. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 17, 2018

UPDATE4 ~4000blk E SH 71 Svrd WB vehicle rescue: All patients have been extricated at this time per @AustinFireInfo Two patients are off the scene being transported to St Davids South. Third being prepped for transport. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 17, 2018

FINAL ~4000blk E SH 71 Svrd WB vehicle rescue: 2 vehicles, 3 patients pinned, ~70s male & ~20s male with critical injuries, ~30s male with serious injuries. All patients transported St David's South Austin Medical Center. EMS is clear the scene. No further information available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 17, 2018

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