Injuries reported in CapMetro vehicle rollover in south Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — At least three people were injured after a CapMetro Access vehicle rolled over in south Austin Wednesday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.

The Austin Fire Department posted on X at 10:31 a.m. that firefighters were working to remove passengers from vehicles in the area of South First Street and West William Cannon Drive, according to the post.

Video from a witness shows a white car driving through the intersection and striking the CapMetro vehicle, which then lands on the front of a car waiting at a traffic light.

AFD said it found the CapMetro vehicle on its side, "pinching" a sedan. A third vehicle had "some head-on damage to it," AFD fire specialist Andrew Ramon said.

One person in the van was an employee and the other was a passenger according to CapMetro. AFD said they were both able to leave the vehicle on their own. Officials didn't release the cause of the crash.

ATCEMS said three people were taken to a south Austin hospital with injuries — one with serious injuries and others with minor injuries.

CapMetro confirmed to KXAN around 10:40 a.m. that it was one of their vehicles involved in the incident. The transit agency released a statement on the crash.

"An incident involving a CapMetro vehicle occurred earlier this morning after 10:20 a.m. near William Canon and S. 1st Street. CapMetro is coordinating with the Austin Police Department (APD), Fire Department (AFD), and Austin-Travis County EMS, who responded to the incident. An investigation is still ongoing," the statement read.

AFD asked drivers to avoid the area if possible.

What is CapMetro Access

CapMetro Access is a rideshare program to help those with disabilities who can't otherwise use CapMetro's other public transportation options.

The service intends to comply with The Americans with Disabilities Act.