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1 killed in early-morning crash on I-45 North

I-45 North was shut down heading outbound for several hours on Monday morning. It has since reopened.

HOUSTON — At least one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on I-45/North Freeway in north Houston.

The crash occurred at about 5:15 a.m. Monday in the northbound/outbound lanes near N. Shepherd.

As of 7:10 a.m. the freeway was still shut down with all traffic forced to the frontage road, causing a backup in the mainlanes of about five miles.

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Southbound traffic was also slow in the area due to rubbernecking.

The crash investigation and cleanup lasted until just after 8 a.m. But even with the roadway reopened, the delays will last the rest of the morning rush hour commute.

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