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Interstate 45, Highway 59 reopened after 2 fatal crashes lead to closures

HOUSTON – Two fatal crashes caused closures on Interstate 45 and Highway 59 on Sunday, but the highways have been reopened.

All of the mainlanes on Interstate 45 Gulf northbound at Monroe Road in Houston were closed. The left shoulder and right shoulder lanes were also closed.

One vehicle was at the scene, and it flipped over. At least one person died in the crash.

Highway 59 southwest northbound was closed near Shepherd Drive after one person died at the scene of a crash, and the vehicle caught on fire. All of the mainlanes were closed and the left and right shoulder lanes.

Video of the crash showed at least one vehicle was involved. The car crashed into the cement base of a highway street sign. Police said another vehicle drove away from the scene, but they’re not sure if it was involved.

Law enforcement did not release information on what caused the crash.

A part of Highway 59 was closed due to a crash. (kprc)

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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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