The Austin Police Department tweeted tonight that they got a report of another explosion in the city.
In the past 48 hours, series of explosions have the city of Austin, Texas, on edge. On Tuesday night, authorities reported that multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to the scene of yet another explosion and are urging people to avoid the area.
#Breaking #AustinPolice is responding to a reported explosion in 9600 block of Brodie Ln in south Austin. Please avoid the area. APD PIO en route.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 21, 2018
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services tweeted that they had treated a man with “potentially serious” injuries at the scene of the reported explosion.
FINAL Multiple assets #ATCEMS @AustinFireInfo @Austin_Police on scene Brodie Ln/W Slaughter Ln (1902) reported explosion: #ATCEMSMedics transported ~30s male with potentially serious, not expected to be life threatening, injuries to St Davids South Austin. No further info avail.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 21, 2018
The FBI also said it was responding to the scene of the explosion in South Austin.
#Breaking #FBI responding with @Austin_Police to a reported explosion in 9600 block of Brodie Ln in south Austin. EMS reporting at least one injured. Please avoid the area. APD PIO en route.
— FBI SanAntonio (@FBISanAntonio) March 21, 2018
The Austin Fire Department also tweeted that crews were evacuating a building in the area.
Re Haz Mat Task Force 9801 Brodie at Goodwill. Austin Fire on scene at reported package explosion. @Austin_Police and @ATCEMS on scene as well. One reported injury and crews evacuating building
— Austin Fire Info (@AustinFireInfo) March 21, 2018
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
