Five Dead, Including Two Children, in 17-Vehicle Crash in Austin

A semi-truck collision on I-35 southbound caused a chaotic pileup late Thursday night, leaving five dead and several others injured.

The crash occurred late Thursday night on Interstate 35 in North Austin, spanning about a tenth of a mile.
Five people, including three adults, a child, and an infant, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
Seventeen vehicles were involved in the collision, with 11 people transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which involved a semi-truck, but no immediate conclusions have been made.
The southbound lanes of I-35 remain closed as investigators work on the scene, with delays expected for several hours.