13 Alert Traffic: Highway 225 cleared after major crash eastbound at Highway 146

LA PORTE, Texas (KTRK) -- Emergency crews were called to the scene of a major accident on the eastbound lanes of Highway 225 at Highway 146.

The wreck happened just after 5 p.m. Wednesday. All eastbound lanes of Highway 225 were shut down for the investigation and for a medical helicopter to be brought in.

The crash cleared at about 7 p.m., but heavy traffic remained. I-10 is an alternate route option for commuters.

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