Particle.news
Download on the App Store

2 Injured After Vehicle Falls Into Sinkhole on Veterans Memorial Drive

Officials urge drivers to avoid the area during a safety assessment.

Overview

  • A car fell into a large sinkhole on the 13100 block of Veterans Memorial Drive near Bammel-North Houston Road Tuesday evening.
  • Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and the Champions Fire Department responded and pulled the vehicle out.
  • Two older adults, a man and a woman, were taken to a nearby hospital and are in fair condition.
  • The intersection remains closed as crews inspect the roadway for damage and work to secure the site.
  • Officials have not said what caused the sinkhole or when the intersection will reopen.