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Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts All Westbound Lanes of I-610 South Loop at MLK in Houston

An 18-wheeler left the roadway near MLK Boulevard, striking a pole.

Overview

  • Houston TranStar reports a complete closure of the westbound South Loop at MLK following the multi-vehicle crash.
  • The Houston Police Department says the collision occurred after 9:25 a.m. and involved an 18-wheeler and a truck.
  • Traffic camera images show the big rig off the right side of the road, and local reporting indicates it appeared to hit a pole.
  • No fatalities have been reported, while injury details, the cause of the crash, and the expected reopening time remain unknown.
  • TranStar lists the affected segments as both shoulders, both main lanes, and two center lanes, with the closure still in effect as of late morning.