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Houston's Eastex Freeway shut down; car impaled by debris

Houston TranStar reports the Eastex Freeway's outbound lanes are shut down after a big rig's oversized load hit and damaged a ramp overpass.

<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Houston TranStar reports the Eastex Freeway's outbound lanes are shut down after a big rig's oversized load hit and damaged a ramp overpass.</span></p>

HOUSTON -- Houston TranStar reports the Eastex Freeway's outbound lanes are shut down after a big rig's oversized load hit and damaged a ramp overpass.

The incident happened at about 7:35 a.m. at the 610 N Loop. Traffic on the ramp westbound from the Loop to the Eastex Freeway was also blocked.

TXDoT crews are inspecting the damage to the overpass.

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Debris from the crash flew onto the ramp above, striking the windshield of a minivan. At this time there are no reports of death or serious injuries.

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