Opioid overdose outbreak in Austin is cause for concern for local officials

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A bad batch of drugs has led to an opioid overdose outbreak in Austin. Its proximity to San Antonio and surrounding areas has local officials on high alert.

The deadly situation in Austin has led to 51 overdose calls in a little more than 24 hours. At least four people have died from an overdose, and the Travis County Medical examiner says four more deaths are suspicious but still under investigation. The fear is sparking warnings from multiple agencies closer to San Antonio. The New Braunfels Police Department posted a warning on Facebook, asking people to be extremely cautious and that illegal narcotics often spread through the I-35 corridor.

The overdoses in Austin have not been linked to fentanyl at this time, but Salazar believes there is a strong possibility.

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