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Multiple Houston Freeway Crashes Close 610 Eastbound at McCarty and an I-45 Ramp

Officials urge caution on slick roads.

Overview

  • Houston TranStar reported a wave of freeway crashes across Houston Wednesday morning as storms pushed through.
  • All eastbound lanes on the 610 North Loop at McCarty Street remained closed after a crash involving multiple 18-wheelers.
  • The ramp to I-45 was shut after officials said a box truck fell off the freeway.
  • Crashes also popped up on IH-69, IH-10, US-290, the North Sam Houston Tollway, and IH-45, including one IH-10 scene near Washington Avenue that cleared at 5:59 a.m.
  • Officials urged drivers to slow down on slick roads without linking the crashes directly to the weather.