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Multi-vehicle crash hospitalizes 3 in north Harris County, causing major road closures

Multi-vehicle crash sends 3 to hospital (Copyright 2024 by Harris County Precinct 4 - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Authorities are investigating a major crash in north Harris County, where at least three people were rushed to a hospital.

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Details are limited, as it’s an active scene on North Sam Houston Tollway near 249. Based on preliminary details shared by constable deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 about four vehicles were involved, and at least three people were injured, two of them were taken to a hospital via ambulance and one was taken via LifeFlight.

HAPPENING NOW: LIFE FLIGHT EN ROUTE TO MAJOR CRASH ON SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY Constable Deputies are working a four vehicle...

Posted by Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 on Monday, July 29, 2024

It all started a little after 5 a.m. when officials say a driver and tow truck driver were changing a flat tire on Beltway 8 and Fairbanks Rd. when another driver hit both individuals. Two other vehicles were involved, but it’s unclear if it was a chain-reaction crash or exactly what their role was.

No one in the incident has been identified, as of this writing, but two of the people hospitalized were reported to be in serious condition.

The northbound lanes were completely shut down for hours while crews continued investigating the crash scene and cleaning up the wreckage. The site was cleared and all lanes were re-opened just before 8 a.m.

As of this writing, no additional information has been shared, but KPRC 2 will continue to update this story as it develops.


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