Two people killed in crash on rain-soaked E. Beltway

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Both directions of the Sam Houston Tollway at Wallisville Road were shut down Friday evening after a deadly crash in the midst of heavy storms.

Harris County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened just before 4:30 p.m.

Authorities are not sure how many vehicles were involved.

Two men died in the crash, according to the sheriff's office.

The closure stretched from Highway 90 to Woodforest.

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