HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Friday afternoon’s commute brought a special headache for drivers as three traffic incidents were reported at the same time on the Katy Freeway between the 610 Loop and the Grand Parkway.
According to Houston Transtar, a total of six vehicles were involved in the following crashes:
One-vehicle crash on Katy Freeway eastbound at Campbell Roadtwo-vehicle crash on Katy Freeway eastbound at Beltway 8three-vehicle crash on Katy Freeway westbound at Mason Road
SkyEye13 was over the crash near Mason Road, which affected the right lane and two center lanes, around 5 p.m.
SkyEye13 was over the scene of one of three crashes on the Katy Freeway on Friday afternoon.
After the three crashes that were reported above, another crash was reported on the Katy Freeway inside the 610 Loop, near Heights Boulevard. According to Houston TranStar, this crash involved two vehicles and affected the freeway’s right and center lanes.
Authorities have not reported any connection between these crashes.
By 5:30 p.m. Friday, Houston TranStar reports showed the three crashes had been cleared, but SkyEye13 showed the lasting effects on commuters stuck in congestion.
The Katy Freeway is widely cited as one of the world’s widest highways.
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