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April 20, 2023 | 11:44 p.m
An American Airlines employee died in a runway accident at Austin Airport on Thursday, officials said.
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An American Airlines employee died Thursday during an accident on the tarmac.
At around 2 p.m., the Austin Police Department responded to a report of a crash at the airport, APD spokesman Destiny Silva told reporters during a press conference.
The employee, Silva said, “was operating a ground service cart that crashed into an airplane bridge.”
Austin Travis County EMS responded to the scene to a report of a man with traumatic injuries, KXAN reported.
Officials said the man died at the scene.
Police said the death is being investigated as an accident. Additional details have not been released.
“We are devastated by the incident involving a team member at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS),” the airline said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and members of our local team. We are focused on ensuring everyone involved gets the support they need during this difficult time.”
Airport officials said there were “no major impacts” on operations as a result.
“Our thoughts are with this employee and everyone affected by today’s tragic event,” they are ABC News said in the current situation.
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