American Airlines employee killed on tarmac at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

An American Airlines employee died Thursday during a tarmac incident police are calling an accident at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas.

Around 2 p.m., the Austin Police Department responded to a report of a crash at the airport, APD spokesperson Officer Destiny Silva told reporters during a press briefing.

The employee “was operating a ground service vehicle that struck a jet bridge,” Silva said. 

Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene for a report of a man with traumatic injuries, KXAN reported.

The man died at the scene, officials said. 

The death is being investigated as an accident, according to police. No additional details have been released.

“We are devastated by the accident involving a team member at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS),” the airline said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our local team members. We are focused on ensuring that all involved have the support they need during this difficult time.”

“Our thoughts are with this employee and all those impacted by today’s tragic event,” they told ABC News in a statement.