Crime & Safety

Two People Trapped at Water Treatment Facility Released

The Austin-Travis County EMS responded to an issue in Del Valle.

The Austin-Travis County EMS responded to reports of two people stuck in an elevator at 1017 Falwell Lane.


Initial reports stated that the two were stuck underground at a water treatment facility. The victims were trapped in an elevator 20 feet below the surface and were extracted by the EMS team. They are currently being evaluated, and there are no reports of any injuries.  

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