Fatal crash shuts down northbound Hwy 183 near airport
AUSTIN - A fatal crash has shut down northbound U.S. Highway 183 in Southeast Austin on Sunday morning.
US Hwy. 183 shut down near airport
What we know:
The collision happened in the northbound lanes of the highway near McCall Lane, not far from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Austin Police and emergency crews arrived on the scene shortly before 9:45 a.m.
Police said that at least one person died in the crash. To allow investigators and cleanup crews to work, officials closed all northbound lanes of Highway 183.
Traffic is currently being diverted at the McCall Lane southbound turnaround.
Drivers are being encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, as the highway is expected to remain closed for several hours while the investigation continues.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet said how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash.
The identities of those involved have not been released.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Austin Police Department.