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HOUSTON — A driver was critically injured after a vehicle reportedly went airborne and crashed into another vehicle on the East Freeway early Sunday morning. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred around 2:17 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 between the Waco and Lockwood exits. Witnesses reported a blue Ford Explorer was traveling on the frontage road at a high rate of speed when it lost control, went airborne over an embankment and landed on the eastbound freeway. The Explorer then crashed into another vehicle occupied by four people. Two occupants of the struck vehicle were transported to a hospital and were reported in stable condition. The driver of the Ford Explorer was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Investigator...

HOUSTON — A woman was killed in a crash on the Eastex Freeway frontage road just before 9 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department, preliminary information indicates the crash occurred when a vehicle was exiting the main lanes of the Eastex Freeway onto the frontage road and collided with the victim, who was in a moving lane of traffic. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police said there were no signs of intoxication at the scene. The deceased is believed to be a female. Her identity has not yet been confirmed, and the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office is working to identify her and notify next of kin. The investigation remains ongoing. https://youtube.com/shorts/0pDPdT6ET8A?feature=share

HOUSTON — Firefighters responded to the Harris County Sheriff's Office 701 Detention Center early Saturday morning after a water leak caused a short circuit and activated the facility's fire alarm system. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. when water leaked onto two electrical panel boxes, causing a small electrical panel short circuit. The Houston Fire Department responded to the detention center. Authorities said no inmates or staff members were injured. The sheriff's office also confirmed that all inmates and staff were accounted for following the incident. Visitation is canceled today while repairs are being made. https://youtube.com/shorts/qXhIO2CZpcE?feature=share