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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A deadly 18-wheeler crash is under investigation along the East Loop on Wednesday morning.

Houston TranStar reported the wreck at about 7:40 a.m. along I-610 southbound before Clinton Drive.

According to the Houston Police Department, it appears the driver of the 18-wheeler was run over by their own truck.

It’s unclear at this point how the crash happened.

Several southbound lanes have been closed while the investigation continues.

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