5-vehicle crash on Gulf Freeway causing major delays, Harris County deputies responding

HOUSTON – A major crash is causing significant delays on the Gulf Freeway Sunday afternoon.

The Houston Police Department said the crash was called in as a rollover around 12:07 p.m.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted a traffic alert for IH-45 Gulf Freeway southbound between Cullen Street and Scott Street, where he said five vehicles are involved, with a possible fatality.

Officials say the incident is impacting multiple lanes as first responders work at the scene.

Drivers are urged to take an alternate route or expect delays in the area.

This is a developing story.