11 Sep 2023 | 01:14 PM UTC
US: Police responding to incident in Austin, Sept. 11 /update 1
Police responding to an incident at 300 Block W 6th Street in Austin, US, Sept. 11. Localized disruptions likely.
Event
Police are responding to a person in distress who was threatening to jump from a crane at 300 Block W 6th Street near the intersection of W 6th and Guadalupe streets, Sept. 11. Officials are working to get the individual down safely. Roads in the area remain closed.
Road closures are likely to remain in place until the situation is over. Lingering traffic and business disruptions are likely once authorities clear the area.
Advice
Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions in the impacted area in the coming hours. Heed all instructions from security personnel.
