Train Hits Car, Causes I-35 Lane Closures, Delays Downtown

By Spectrum News Staff Austin

PUBLISHED 8:58 AM CT Nov. 01, 2018 PUBLISHED November 1, 2018 @8:58 AM

AUSTIN – – The southbound I-35 Frontage Road has two lanes blocked at 6th Street after a train versus car accident.

Authorities reported the accident around 8:21 a.m. near East 4th Street and N I-35 Service Road southbound.

FINAL: Train vs Car incident, E 4th St / N Ih 35 Svrd Sb (08:21) #ATCEMSMedics transported ~30s male with minor non life threatening injuries to Dell Seton Medical Center.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) November 1, 2018

MetroRail service is delayed about 20 minutes.

MetroRail service is delayed about 20 minutes due to a vehicular accident. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience. Thank you for riding.
— Capital Metro (@CapMetroATX) November 1, 2018

Customers will be transported between Plaza Saltillo and Downtown Station by bus.

One man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Austin police urge commuters to avoid the area.

APD working train vs. vehicle crash at the IH35 SB frontage rd. & 4th St. 1 person transported w/ non-life threatening injuries. SB traffic being diverted to 6th St. IH35 SB frontage closed south of 6th St. Avoid the area if possible. #ATXTraffic
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) November 1, 2018

Train Hits Car, Causes I-35 Lane Closures, Delays Downtown

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