Crash leaves 2 dead, 1 injured in Southeast Austin

A two-vehicle wreck on 183 near Riverside Drive, in Southeast Austin, left two people dead.

According to Austin-Travis County EMS, both people died on scene and a third patient was declared ‘trauma alert’ and taken to the hospital.

They say the patient's injuries are potentially serious.

The road was closed for an extended period of time as crews investigated, but 183 has since reopened.