Officials investigating 7-car pileup involving 18-wheeler in Manor

The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. on FM 973 near US 290 on January 4.

MANOR, Texas - Officials are investigating what caused a 7-car pileup involving an 18-wheeler in Manor. The crash happened just at around 4:30 p.m. on January 4 in the 13000 block of FM 973 near US 290.

One person was taken to a local hospital, but officials say the person's injuries were not life-threatening. Austin-Travis County EMS says a second adult patient refused transport.

The crash backed up traffic for some time during the evening rush hour as crews worked to clean up the crash.

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