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2 killed after overturned 18-wheeler crushes car, sparks fire on I-10 Katy Freeway
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The crash took place on the eastbound lanes of I-10, near State Highway 6. The incident involved an overturned 18-wheeler that crushed a car, which then caught fire.
A fatal accident occurred on the Katy Freeway, resulting in the deaths of two people. The incident involved an overturned 18-wheeler that crushed a car, which then caught fire.
The crash took place on the eastbound lanes of I-10, near State Highway 6. It happened around 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.
Further details about the accident are available from the Houston Police Department, as reported by local news sources. Construction in the area was halted following the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 1, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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