Woman killed in multi-vehicle crash involving big rig on I-10 near downtown Houston, officials say
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman was killed during a multi-vehicle crash on I-10 just outside of downtown Houston on Monday night, officials said.
According to the Houston Police Department, a driver's car broke down at about 9:20 p.m. near the Waco Street exit.
Investigators believe the woman tried to pull over to the shoulder but didn't make it there.
An SUV stopped behind her car, then an 18-wheeler hit that SUV, shoving all of them into another vehicle, according to police.
Investigators say the SUV burst into flames, killing the female driver inside. All of the other drivers were taken to the hospital, and police say they will all survive.
Transtar cameras captured smoke coming from the burning vehicle.
The East Freeway was shut down until about 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
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