1 dead, 1 other injured in major crash in NE Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - One person is dead and another is injured after a major crash in Northeast Austin.

What we know:

According to ATCEMS, on March 12, around 6:23 p.m., a major crash happened in the 6800 block of E US 290 HWY, near Berkman Dr. 

One person is dead, and another person was taken to a local hospital for their injuries.

Austin police said US 290 eastbound and westbound are shut down. Both flyovers at I-35 and US 290 are also shut down. 

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and to expect delays.

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