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Clean-up underway following deadly accident on 1-10 near Eldridge involving 18-wheeler, HPD says
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· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident involved an 18-wheeler and happened early Wednesday morning, just after 5 a. A cleanup effort is in progress after a fatal accident occurred on Interstate 10 near Eldridge.
A cleanup effort is in progress after a fatal accident occurred on Interstate 10 near Eldridge. The incident involved an 18-wheeler and happened early Wednesday morning, just after 5 a.m.
Traffic congestion resulted from the crash, with backups extending to Fry Road. Crews have been working to clear the scene.
Further information about the accident is available from the Houston Police Department, which is handling the situation. For more details, readers can refer to the original report from ABC13 Houston.
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Category: safety Published: July 1, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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