Person killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-45 NB before Cypresswood, HCSO says; some lanes reopened

Updated 21 minutes ago
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A deadly crash along a portion of the North Freeway is causing significant delays Tuesday morning.

According to Houston TranStar, the wreck was reported at 5 a.m. on I-45 North northbound at Parramatta Lane.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the incident involved a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The sheriff also confirmed one person had died.



At one point, TranStar images showed the northbound lanes of the freeway completely shut down just before Cypresswood. As of 8 a.m., some lanes had reopened, but the crash has not cleared.



It's unclear what led up to the crash.

Houston TranStar



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