A major crash was reported in downtown Houston early Friday morning, according to transportation officials.
The incident occurred at 12:07 AM at the intersection of 701 Franklin Street and 199 Louisiana Street in Harris County. Authorities have classified the crash as "major" in severity.
Motorists should expect delays in the area as crews work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection if possible.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
41 crashes had been recorded here in the month leading up to this incident.
After this incident, 586 more crashes have been logged at the location. The subsequent count included 288 major collisions.
The pace has shifted upward since this crash.
Multiple crashes occurred at this location within a tight time window.
Adding those counts together places this location in the upper tier of county crash counts.
Last incident at this location recorded May 29, 2026.
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