1 dead, at least 2 injured in multi-vehicle collision involving METRO bus on Katy Freeway, HFD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One person is dead, and at least two others were injured in a major crash on the Katy Freeway on Thursday at 3:30 p.m., officials say.

According to the Houston Fire Department and METRO officials, the incident involved four vehicles and a METRO bus.

Officials say one vehicle tried to change lanes while in an HOV lane and collided with another. The vehicle then rolled into the Katy Freeway's main lanes, where other vehicles hit it.

METRO officials confirmed the incident and said their preliminary investigation found that the crash involved their bus and three other vehicles.

HFD reported that one person died at the scene, and at least two others have been hospitalized with injuries.