A major accident brought traffic to a standstill on SH 6 near Four Corners Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened just before 1 p.m., creating significant delays on the freeway as emergency crews responded and worked to clear the roadway.
Fort Bend County saw 1,154 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. This afternoon's crash added to the county's traffic burden during a typically congested part of the day.
The accident forced multiple lane closures and backed up traffic in both directions as crews tended to the scene. Drivers in the area experienced delays well beyond the immediate crash location as rubbernecking and congestion rippled through the corridor.
Emergency responders cleared the scene and reopened lanes within a couple of hours. If you're traveling through the area, give yourself extra time — conditions were still recovering through the late afternoon as the heavy backup worked itself out.
Update (9:00 PM CT): The major crash at Sh 6 #B, Four Corners, TX, first reported at 12:55 PM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
Sh 6 #B, Four Corners, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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