Five people, including a child and an infant, were killed late Thursday night in a devastating 17-vehicle crash on southbound I-35 near Parmer Lane, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Responders arrived just beofore 11:30pm last night to find multiple people trapped inside vehicles, requiring rescue. Authorities confirmed that 11 others were transported to hospitals, with some suffering critical injuries.
Among the injured, three children were taken to Dell Children's Hospital, one with potentially life-threatening injuries. Several adults sustained severe injuries and were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center and St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.
No arrests have been made, and officials have not yet determined if charges will be filed.
