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.
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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.
The incident was originally reported as involving between 20 and 49 patients.
However, it was confirmed by authorities at an 8 pm press conference on Tuesday that five total were wounded and eight patients at the hospital were being transported to another hospital after the wreck.
Eight EMS ambulances were dispatched to the scene along with dozens of first responders.
The driver was confirmed dead by police. Paramedics attempted to perform CPR before they were pronounced dead on the scene.
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.
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.
A staff member confirmed that they transported eight patients to a different hospital in the area. These people were not harmed in the crash and were at the hospital for other medical issues.
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.
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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.”
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