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1 dead, 2 injured in North Austin crash that shut down northbound MoPac
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Key Points:
- A two-vehicle crash on the northbound MoPac Expressway near Steck Avenue in North Austin resulted in one death and two injuries on Wednesday afternoon.
- The collision occurred around 11:47 a.m., and all northbound lanes, including general-purpose and express lanes, were shut down, causing significant traffic delays.
- Three adults were transported to hospitals; one with critical injuries later died at Dell Seton Medical Center, while the other two were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.
- Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or the cause of the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Police advised drivers to expect delays and seek alternate routes due to the lane closures.
