WHARTON COUNTY, Texas – A van carrying inmates crashed Thursday in Wharton County, according to police.
Officials said the seven inmates on board all suffered minor, non-life-threatening injuries. They were all taken to an area medical facility for treatment.
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U.S. 59 near County Road 231 was completely shut down for part of the afternoon. The freeway reopened around 12:30 p.m., according to authorities.
Officials said the van was owned by East Texas Treatment Facility.