Major crash shuts down northbound lanes of I-45 at FM 517 in Galveston County
Crash at I-45 and FM 517 (Houston Transtar)
DICKINSON, Texas – A major crash has shut down the northbound lanes of I-45 near FM 517 in Dickinson.
Houston Transtar cameras show emergency responders at the scene.
Transtar says there are five vehicles involved in the crash, including a heavy truck.
All northbound lanes are currently closed.
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About the Author Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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