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Katy Freeway closed after big rig crash near Brookshire

April 26, 2019 Houston News Comments Off on Katy Freeway closed after big rig crash near Brookshire 332 Views

All westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway are closed after a serious crash involving a big rig Friday morning.

The crash happened around 3:40 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeway near Pederson Road  in Waller County, according to Houston TranStar. At least two vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, are involved in the wreck near Brookshire.

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Crews are working to clean up a hazmat spill associated with the crash, according to TranStar. How long the closure will last is unclear.

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The freeway was still closed as of 7:30 a.m.

No other information was available. Check back for updates as they come in.

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