Body found on highway in North Austin

 An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in southbound lanes of 183.

Officials say that at around 1:30 a.m. someone called 9-1-1 to report that a body was found near Metric Boulevard in North Austin.

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Austin-Travis County EMS says the woman is believed to be around 30-years-old.

Officials say they are trying to determine if the woman was a victim of a hit-and-run or if her body was put there.

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