Overview
- The crash was reported just before 6 a.m. on SH-249 southbound near Mills/Greens and North Gessner in northwest Houston.
- Harris County Precinct 4 said two people were trapped in vehicles as crews worked to free them.
- All lanes at the scene were closed, causing major delays and prompting warnings for drivers to avoid the area.
- Early counts differed, with Houston TranStar citing three vehicles and other officials reporting up to five.
- Precincts 4 and 1 and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded as aerial footage showed extensive backups, with the cause and broader injury status still unclear.