A massive spike in vehicle thefts has been reported in Austin, a major U.S. city, with a particular focus on popular muscle cars, including Dodge and Ram trucks, around the Austin airport area. Police have noted an 80% jump in vehicle thefts between 2022 and 2023. This surge in auto thefts coincides with recent traffic incidents near the airport, including a rollover collision on East State Highway 71 that has caused substantial traffic delays and a multi-vehicle collision at 13600-13841 N Fm 973 Rd involving 4 vehicles and 2 patients reported trapped. Authorities are responding to these incidents, which have impacted traffic flow and safety in the vicinity of Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Rollover crash causes significant traffic delays near Austin's airport https://t.co/Mdb4M1L1Ie
All westbound traffic along East State Highway 71 is being relocated to the toll road. Police responding to crash near Austin airport Sunday https://t.co/bklF07HP7i
#ATXtraffic Officers are on scene of a rollover collision in the 3100 block of East SH 71 Service-road WB. This is directly north of Austin Bergstrom International Airport. All westbound traffic is being diverted onto the toll road, and significant delays are expected. - PIO5
These cars were most common victims at this major TX airport https://t.co/DSyNNrK4nE
Dodge, Ram trucks among most stolen vehicles at Austin airport https://t.co/4cOREbNKsk
Vehicle Rescue 13600-13841 N Fm 973 Rd (17:39 x-street Shadowglen) Collision w/possbily 4 vehicles involved & 2 patients reported trapped. Multiple 1st responders on-scene & responding ( @STAR_Flight_TC also). #MoveOverSlowDown or avoid the area. More information to follow. https://t.co/QXtxWDLbjw
Vehicle Rescue 13600-13841 N Fm 973 Rd (17:39 x-street Shadowglen) Collision w/possbily 4 vehicles involved & 2 patients reported trapped. Multiple 1st responders on-scene & responding (@STAR_Flight_TC also). #MoveOverSlowDown or avoid the area. More information to follow. https://t.co/2w1m6dZ2BQ
According to Austin police, vehicle thefts around the airport have jumped by 80% between 2022 and 2023. https://t.co/UX7qPJ3oo2
Popular muscle car is at the center of massive spike of auto thefts in major U.S. city https://t.co/xMbMci2ng4