2 people hospitalized after vehicle rescue in North Lake Travis area
LAGO VISTA, TX – Two people were airlifted to the hospital after they were rescued from their vehicle in the North Lake Travis area yesterday afternoon, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
#ATCEMSMedics & North Lake Travis on scene vehicle rescue 4500blk Shoreline Ranch Dr (15:21) One adult patient entrapped, extrication in progress. @STAR_Flight_TC has been assigned & will be responding shortly. Expect traffic delays in the area & #MovOverSlowDown. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/GczAhLPlYn
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) January 21, 2022
The rescue happened in the 4500 block of Shoreline Ranch Drive, near Veranda Walk and Lohman Ford Road, at 3:21 p.m., and involved at least one victim who was entrapped within the wreckage.
After being freed, one of the adult victims was airlifted to St. David’s Round Rock to receive treatment for severe injuries. A second victim was taken to Dell Seton, also for the treatment of severe wounds.
There are no details on the cause of the incident at this time. Check back later for more updates on this developing news story.
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