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Deadly 10-Vehicle Crash Involving Tanker Shuts I-10 Near SH 61 in Chambers County

Hazmat cleanup for a tanker spill has closed the mainlanes.

Overview

  • Texas DPS said 10 vehicles were involved, including a truck tractor with a tanker.
  • One person was pronounced dead, two were in critical condition, and others had non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Chambers County officials said the mainlanes remained closed by midafternoon with feeder roads open for detours.
  • A Life Flight helicopter responded as law enforcement and emergency crews worked the scene.
  • Investigators have not released a cause or a timeline for reopening the highway.