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Three-vehicle crash on highway near River Bend Park, Smithville TX

Traffic

Reported: 11/14/2025 01:28 PM

Vernon L Richards Nature Preserve, 107 State Hwy 71, Smithville, TX 78957

A three-vehicle crash occurred on highway 71 westbound near River Bend Park. The number of injuries is unknown. Fire and emergency medical services were dispatched, and officers are assisting and managing traffic at the scene.

Audio|Source: Bastrop County Law Enforcement / Fire / EMS

02:16

Transcript:

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They have a crash on 71 westbound at River Bend Park, three vehicles,

00:05

unknown injuries.

00:10

Received in route.

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Three-o-five, same.

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Time 4.

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624, I'm down the street from the crash.

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I'll go assist.

00:25

Stand 4.

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Smithville Fire, Smithville Fire,

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crash, 71 westbound at River Bend Park, 71 westbound River Bend Park, three vehicles, unknown injuries,

00:49

still gathering.

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255 Route Station 1.

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(number withheld).

01:05

I'll be blocking inside me.

01:08

I can time for you.

01:14

2422.

01:16

Go ahead.

01:18

All gone, Robert, 4749.

01:20

I got up four occupants inside this car.

01:23

They're all out.

01:24

Ten forth.

01:28

Let me have two more involved.

01:31

I'll get these two cases, thank you.

01:39

He's 10 for you.

01:45

Bill 5, I'm 23, it's on the bridge.

01:55

205. I have fire tongued out and EMS en route.

02:05

7036 in route for once, man there.

02:09

(number withheld).

02:11

You're in-good.

02:16

Good.

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Location mentioned:

Vernon L Richards Nature Preserve, 107 State Hwy 71, Smithville, TX 78957

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