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Deadly wreck: 1 dead, 1 injured in Northeast Austin crash

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  March 15, 2024 7:06am CDT
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Deadly wreck in northeast Austin

One person is dead after a crash in northeast Austin.

AUSTIN, Texas - One person has died and another was seriously injured in a wreck in Northeast Austin Friday morning.

Just after 6 a.m., Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a report of a wreck in the westbound lanes of E. US Highway 290 near Tuscany Way.

When medics arrived, they started CPR. One adult died at the scene and another was taken to Dell Seton with potentially serious injuries.

Deadly wreck in Northeast Austin

One person has died and another was seriously injured in a wreck in Northeast Austin Friday morning.

Police say all of westbound US Highway 290 is currently closed.

First responders are asking drivers to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays.

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