The reverie of SXSW in Austin, Texas, was violently interrupted at about 12:30 a.m. local time on Thursday morning when a car drove through a crowd outside several nightclubs. Two people were killed at more than 20 injured, according to an early Associated Press report.
Police said the driver had been taken into custody but did not initially reveal any more information:
Individual is in custody. More details shortly. The names of the deceased will not be released until proper notifications have been made.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 13, 2014
Mashable's Brian Hernandez was nearby and arrived at the scene shortly after the incident:
Sad #sxsw news: I'm on scene near the crash at 10th and Red River. Reportedly 2 dead, 23 injured. Press conf soon pic.twitter.com/AbSbw8ru2y
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
Other Twitter users documented the scene as well:
Here's the scene outside of Mohawk right now at #sxsw after a car ran through dozens of people. pic.twitter.com/XwdspxOf3o
— Colin Kerrigan (@colinkerrigan) March 13, 2014
A YouTube user at the scene posted this video (Warning: Graphic images):

Police have asked any witnesses to share what they saw:
If you witnessed, have video/photos of the incident @ Red River call (512) 974-5186. Do not tie this line up for any other reason. #SXSW
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 13, 2014
Here's more from the police press conference that got underway at about 2:30 a.m. CT:
Austin police chief: Suspect struck pedestrians "at high rate of speed." Struck mop& taxi. 2 confirmed dead. 23 injured (5 critical). #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
Austin police chief: Suspect tased and apprehended. Will be charged with two counts of capital murder. #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
Austin police chief: Suspect is a male black adult. Only person in vehicle. No further description if suspect given. #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
Austin police chief: Suspect's car is a "small Toyota Sedan." Silver. #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
This is the Austin police chief giving us details: "This was a 1-minute event." Started @ 12:30. Ended @ 12:31 #sxsw pic.twitter.com/KzbjlqIJg3
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
EMS: Got all serious patients off the scene of crash in 15 minutes. All injured people off scene in 47 minutes. #sxsw pic.twitter.com/5p0V0RAO4C
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
Details on suspect will be released at 3 p.m. "This individual acted in a reckless, willful disregard." ~ Austin police chief #sxsw
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) March 13, 2014
We'll continue following this story as it develops.