Five-vehicle accident shuts down all southbound lanes of I-45 at North Street

Authorities have closed all southbound lanes of I-45 at North Street to investigate an accident involving five vehicles.

The accident was verified at 8:49pm.

It's still unclear what caused the accident or if anyone was injured.

We're told one vehicle is overturned and it'll be some time before crews can clear the scene.

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