2 killed in crash on the Eastex Freeway, lanes now open
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Eastex Freeway on Sunday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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At about 3 p.m., HCSO deputies responded to the crash in the 11800 block of the Eastex Freeway.
Witnesses told HCSO they saw a Dodge RAM driving at high speeds before hitting a Kia Soul from behind.
A man and woman inside the Kia Soul died on the scene. The driver and passenger of the truck were taken to a nearby hospital. They are expected to be OK.
Editor's note: HCSO tweeted a mini cooper was involved in this crash. It was in fact a Kia Soul.
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