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2 killed after overturned 18-wheeler crushes car, sparks fire on I-10 Katy Freeway
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the accident are available from the Houston Police Department, as reported by KPRC 2 Houston. The crash happened on the eastbound lanes of I-10 near State Highway 6.
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 happened on the eastbound lanes of I-10 near State Highway 6. It occurred 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 KPRC 2 Houston. Construction in the area was halted following the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 1, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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