AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person working at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport was hit and injured by a fuel truck on the tarmac Tuesday morning, according to airport officials.
An AUS spokesperson said it’s not clear which company the person is employed by, and it’s not clear who owns the fuel truck.
Austin Fire Department units and the Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the incident.
AFD said the person was hit by the truck near a service road that goes by the tarmac, and AUS added it was between gates 33 and 34. CPR was performed on the employee. The extent of their injuries is unclear at this time.
An AUS spokesperson said no airport operations are being impacted, and flights are coming and going as normal.
Austin Police, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate the incident, according to AUS.
AUS officials said the airport is preparing a brief statement.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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