Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to seven separate drug overdose incidents in the 6th Street entertainment district. Twelve people were taken to the hospital, and two died on scene.
in the 6th Street entertainment district. Twelve people were taken to the hospital, and two died on scene.
Police and ATCEMS believe the problem is fentanyl, a synthetic opiate, similar to heroin, but much cheaper. Austin police are concerned about a disturbing trend. Gerrish said in 2019 they faced 162 overdoses, that number increased to 170 last year, and this year has already hit at least 25."We're definitely seeing a lot more overdoses and there is a fentanyl crisis right now," she said.The drug is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, making it very easy to overdose on.
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