HOUSTON – Houston police have closed off northbound I-59 near downtown to handle a deadly crash, according to Harris County officials.

Houston traffic: I-59 deadly crash

What we know:

The crash was reported on Eastex Freeway North near Collingsworth Street. The accident reportedly involved two vehicles.

All northbound lanes on the highway are closed off at this time.

What we don’t know:

There is no information at this time about the crash itself.

There is no estimate on when the highway will reopen.

The Source: Harris County Lt. Terry Garza

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