A CAR has slammed into a hospital’s emergency room in Austin, leaving at least one person dead and dozens injured, according to reports.
Horrific photos show a crumpled wheelchair and debris covering a seating area after the horrific crash at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in Texas.
Diane WarmothDebris covered a hospital seating area after a car slammed into an emergency room in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday[/caption]
Diane WarmothOne person was reportedly killed in the crash and others were rushed to another hospital[/caption]
Google MapsBy the time police had got to the scene, one victim was receiving CPR by a paramedic (stock photo)[/caption]
The Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS rushed to the hospital at 5:38 pm and quickly declared a level four mass casualty incident involving between 20 and 49 patients.
Eight EMS ambulances were dispatched to the scene along with dozens of first responders.
It was reported that at least one person had died, however, it is not clear if was caused by the crash, Detective Carey Chaudoir told the Austin American-Statesman.
The car reportedly hit four people, two of whom were children causing them to be thrown into the building.
Law enforcement was quick to get to the devastating car crash.
10 people were said to have been transported to nearby hospitals around the area.
The two children were confirmed by police to have serious injuries while one adult was said to have suffered from minor issues. All three were sent to Dell Children’s Medical Center.
One person was said to have been receiving CPR on the scene.
Shocking photos from the scene show the car inside the hospital with debris strewn all over what appears to be a waiting room or lobby.
The front of the vehicle was destroyed and a wheelchair could be seen crumpled next to broken glass and rubble.
Patients inside the ER at the hospital are being taken to other emergency rooms, Austin-Travis County EMS said in a Facebook post.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement on the matter, offering the state’s support following the crash.
“I’ve spoken with Mayor Watson about the tragic accident at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center & offered Texas’ full support.
“State personnel are working closely with local officials to ensure Austin has no unmet needs. Cecilia & I pray for the victims & their loved ones,” Abbott wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The Austin Fire Department advised drivers to avoid the area.
As of now, it is unclear what caused the crash into the ER, but it did appear to be an unintentional incident.
The Austin Police Department confirmed saying: “There is no threat to the general public. Based off preliminary information and details gathered at this time, this incident does not appear to be an intentional act.”
CBSAustin Police Department believes that the crash was not intentional[/caption]
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