Firefighters respond to downtown accident on W 5th Street near Lamar Boulevard

AUSTIN, TX – According to a tweet from the Austin Fire Department, firefighters have responded to a downtown accident on W 5th Street near Lamar Boulevard.

Traffic Injury Pri 2 | Sayers St / W 5th St | AFD | 13:35:58 | https://t.co/TFoeFJkZ3D

— AFD Incidents (@afdincidents) May 27, 2021

This incident took place today at around 1:35 p.m. this afternoon. It is currently unclear what caused the accident or how many vehicles were involved. At least one person was injured.

If new details are released, then this story will be updated.

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