Breaking news out of Austin, Texas where authorities are responding to two explosions.
The first one occurred at 4721 Eagle Feather Dr. with reports of “6 patients ‘on the ground'”:
Multiple #ATCEMS assets responding to an unconfirmed report of an Explosion at 4721 Eagle Feather Dr (20:32); Initial unconfirmed reports of 6 patients "on the ground". Assets still responding More to Follow…
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 19, 2018
And a second explosion was reported at 4800 block Dawn Song Dr., which local news says is “one block over” from the first incident:
UPDATE: Explosion incident at 4721 Eagle Feather Dr; Multiple #ATCEMS assets are staging to possibly 2 separate incidents in the area. At this incident, 2 patients have been identified and are prepping those patients for transport. More to Follow…
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 19, 2018
Multiple assets on a reported second explosion 4800 block Dawn Song Dr (2032) reports of 2 patients. Investigation if this is the same incident as already reported or a separate incident underway. More information to be provided when available.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 19, 2018
Two injuries were reported at the second location:
APD responding to Bomb Hotshot call in the 4800 block of Dawn Song Dr. Two male patients transported with unknown injuries. Please avoid the area. Media staging area is 4635 SW Pkwy, corner of SW Pkwy and Boston Ln. APD PIO
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 19, 2018
We’ll update this post as soon as new information becomes available.
Update 1: Now officials are saying only one location “has been confirmed”:
FINAL: Critical Incident @ 4800blk Dawn Song Dr (correct incident address), Only 1 incident location has been confirmed. #ATCEMSMedics have transported X2 ~20's Males to SAMC w/serious, but not expected to be life-threatening injuries. Refer all inquires to @Austin_Police
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 19, 2018
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I’m told the second incident was the result of multiple phone calls to 911.
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) March 19, 2018
Update 2: Police are telling nearby residents to wait in their homes:
Re: Bomb Hotshot: Residents in immediate area of 4800 Dawn Song Dr., wait in your homes and follow instructions of officers if/when given. APD PIO
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 19, 2018
Update 3:
The two victims in tonight’s explosion have been taken to the hospital, are said to have serious, non-life threatening injuries. Again, if you find a suspicious package on your doorstep or near your home, call 911/Austin Police. #ATX
— Quita Culpepper (@QuitaC_KVUE) March 19, 2018
Update 4: Police are going door-to-door to make sure there are no more bombs and any nearby homes:
Austin Police say it is obvious an explosion has taken place. Two were transported with non-life threatening injuries. They add the neighborhood will not be deemed safe until at least daylight
— Dom Proto (@Dom_Proto) March 19, 2018
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