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Golf cart falling off truck leads to major crash on Highway 249

As of 5:37 a.m., the freeway has reopened.

HOUSTON — A major crash involving a golf cart falling off a truck was affecting inbound traffic on Highway 249 near the Grand Parkway Tuesday morning, according to Houston Transtar.

This happened just before 5 a.m. near Holderrieth. As of 5:37 a.m., the freeway has reopened.

The crash led to a total closure of the freeway for a short time as drivers were forced off and onto the frontage road.

Two other vehicles were said to be involved in the crash. Then there was a second crash in the backup caused by the initial collision.

You'll want to avoid this trouble if your commute takes you into this area.

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