Austin Police are calling for anyone who witnessed the horrific incident when a driver killed two people on Red River, Austin to contact them.
At around 12:30am Thursday morning a car ran ploughed into a crowd of people outside MoHawks music venue on the corner of Red River and 10th, killing two people and injuring 23.
Police have taken an individual into custody following the accident but will not release the names of the victims until family has been notified.
Individual is in custody. More details shortly. The names of the deceased will not be released until proper notifications have been made.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 13, 2014
Austin Police want anyone who witnessed the tragedy to contact them.
If you witnessed, have video/photos of the incident @ Red River call (512) 974-5186. Do not tie this line up for any other reason. #SXSW
Sound Australia confirms that no Australian’s were injured in the accident.
News is very limited but from what we understand and have heard no Australians were injured in the accident SXSW tonight.
— Sounds Australia (@SoundsAustralia) March 13, 2014
The accident occurred during the SXSW music festival. With music events going through until 2am in Austin during the conference the streets of the city, and especially around Red River, have thousands of people walking from venue to venue at that time.
If you witnessed the incident that took place at 9th and Red River please make sure you talk with an officer on the scene. #SXSW
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 13, 2014
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