EMS responds to 'critical incident' in south Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it's responding to a "critical incident" in south Austin Thursday evening. At least three people are hurt.

The agency said it's taking place in the 1700 block of Teri Road. That's near Interstate 35 south of Highway 71. There are at least three schools, a hotel, a storage facility, an apartment complex and an IRS building in the area.

Of the three patients ATCEMS said it has, none have been shot. No one has been taken to the hospital, either.

Dispatch said at least six people are being detained, but it isn't clear why.

At first, the agency said it was sending five ambulances and five commanders to the scene, but it's since scaled back that response to two ambulances, two commanders, two single resource units and a response from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer.

ATCEMS is asking people to avoid the area.

This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.