HOUSTON – Parts of the Eastex Freeway headed northbound toward I-10 is shut down as authorities investigate a fatal crash involving two vehicles.
According to Houston TranStar, the crash was detected at around 1:43 a.m. Police said one of the vehicles burst into flames upon crashing.
Two right lanes and an exit ramp are shut down.
Police did confirm to KPRC 2 that the crash was fatal, however, details are unclear at this time.
Downtown and VCD officers are working a fatal accident N/B IH 69 at Polk. All N/B lanes are closed. 202 pic.twitter.com/MfX00nwvO0
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 9, 2022
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