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Child killed, others injured in Gulf Freeway crash at Bay Area Boulevard; highway reopened

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Updated  June 18, 2025 5:37pm CDT
Webster
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • A child has died and others were injured following a crash on the Gulf Freeway on Wednesday afternoon.
    • The freeway going southbound was completely closed at Bay Area Boulevard while authorities were on the scene, but it has since reopened.
    • Officials stated a child died and multiple people have been taken to hospitals with injuries.

WEBSTER, Texas - A child has died and several others were injured following a five-vehicle crash on the Gulf Freeway on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. 

Deadly Gulf Freeway crash

What we know:

Officials said the crash happened in the Webster area on Gulf Freeway southbound at Bay Area Boulevard. 

Many people have been transported to area hospitals with injuries. 

Webster police say a small child has been pronounced deceased due to injuries from the crash.

Officials say a Chevrolet sedan lost control and struck a concrete barrier. Initial reports claimed the crash involved five vehicles, but Webster officials have since confirmed that the crash only involved one vehicle.

The freeway was completely closed down at the time. All southbound traffic had to be diverted off at the West Bay Area Boulevard exit ramp while authorities were on scene. 

What we don't know:

Webster officials say they're working to identify everyone who was in the car.

The Source: Information from Harris County authorities as well as the City of Webster. 

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