Crash on IH-69 closes multiple SB lanes, causes severe traffic delays near IH-45: SkyEye13 images

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A crash on the Eastex Freeway temporarily closed multiple southbound lanes near the Gulf Freeway on Friday morning, causing major traffic delays, SkyEye13 images show.

Houston TranStar reported the crash at about 6:30 a.m., describing the incident as a "heavy truck accident" involving three vehicles. By 7 a.m., the scene was cleared, and the lanes reopened.

Authorities have not shared what caused the crash or whether anyone was injured.

SkyEye13 was over the scene on Friday morning, capturing images of crews working to clear the aftermath of the crash as well as the major impact to motorists on the roadway.

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