A major crash involving 17 vehicles on I-35 near Austin left 5 people dead and several others injured. Among the deceased were two children.

Authorities say the cause of a 17-vehicle crash in Austin, Texas is currently under investigation. An infant and child are among the deceased.

Five people, including a child and an infant, were killed in the crash on southbound Interstate 35 near Parmer Lane late Thursday night. Eleven people were taken to local hospitals after the crash, which involved a semi-truck.