1 person dead after fiery multi-vehicle crash in west Houston

HOUSTON – Investigators are looking into what led up to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning in west Houston, where flames spread to a nearby building.

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It happened around 4:45 when Houston police were called to a major accident on Westheimer and South Dairy Ashford Road. At least three cars were involved in the crash, one of which caught on fire and the flames spread to a business nearby.

Police confirmed someone died but it’s unclear how many or how they died as the investigation is still in the preliminary stages.

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No additional details have been shared, but KPRC 2 reporter Brittany Jeffers and photojournalist Xavier James will be headed to the scene to find out what happened.