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One person is dead and five people are injured after a sedan crashed into an Austin, Texas, hospital's emergency room.

According to a press release from the Austin Police Department, the incident happened on Tuesday at 5:38 p.m.

Authorities confirmed that the driver of the sedan died in the crash.

The driver was later identified as 57-year-old Michelle Holloway.

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St. David's North Austin Medical Center

The car crashed into St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday at around 5:30 p.m. (Google Maps)

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Police responded after a car crashed into the emergency room at St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas. (Courtesy of KTBC)

According to authorities, the vehicle barreled into St. David's North Austin Medical Center emergency room, leaving multiple people injured.

As of 9 p.m. ET, eight patients were awaiting transport to other area hospitals.

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Two children and one adult were transported to Dell Children's Hospital, and another adult was taken to Round Rock Medical Center in critical condition.

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Three staff members were also injured in the crash. They all suffered minor injuries, police said.

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Police and SWAT members respond to the St. David's North Austin Medical Center emergency room in Austin, Texas, after the crash. (KTBC)

The Austin Fire Department said a hazmat task force also responded to the crash.

In an updated statement, the Austin Police Department said the incident does not appear to be "intentional."

"There is no threat to the general public. Based off preliminary information and details gathered at this time, this incident does not appear to be an intentional act," the Austin Police Department said in an X post. "APD officers continue to assist our first responder partners, and the investigation is ongoing."

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In a media briefing, the Austin Police Department said that vehicular homicide detectives are on the scene investigating what led up to the crash.

On Wednesday, police said that there was no indication that the driver suffered a medical episode during the time of the crash.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area.