Major crash between train, 18-wheeler shuts down W. Hardy Road frontage lanes
Emergency crews respond to a fatal crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler on W. Hardy Road (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Emergency crews responded to a major crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler early Wednesday morning. The collision happened around 7 a.m. in the 20000 block of W. Hardy Road.
The call came in just after 7 a.m. Traffic is delayed on I-45 North at Cavalcade Street with the wreck blocking three frontage road lanes.
Details on what led to the collision or whether there were any additional injuries have not been released yet.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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