Conroe, TX – Drivers in Montgomery County face major traffic disruptions today after a fatal crash shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 45 near The Woodlands.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred just north of Woodlands Parkway. Authorities reported that one vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, forcing a complete closure of the I-45 northbound main lanes. The northbound HOV lane has also been shut down due to debris scattered across the roadway.
Officials say the closures are expected to last for several hours as emergency crews respond. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is en route to the scene and assisting with the investigation. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and take alternate routes to prevent further delays.
The sheriff’s office posted the alert on its official Facebook page around midday, stressing that motorists should expect extended travel times if traveling through Montgomery County toward Conroe and northbound destinations.
No further details about the victim or the circumstances leading to the crash have been released. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.
Motorists in the area are advised to check local traffic reports and consider alternate highways until the scene is cleared.
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