A fatal incident disrupted the morning commute on Beltway 8 today when a cement truck collided with a work truck and veered off the roadway. According to KHOU, one person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was critically injured as a result of the crash at Bammel North Houston Road.

Houston TranStar confirmed the incident occurred at around 8:48 a.m. The crash was severe enough that a cement truck plunged over the side of the beltway onto the feeder road below. Following the accident, westbound lanes on Bammel North Houston Road saw closures, contributing to traffic congestion. While cleanup and investigations commenced, it was unclear when the road will reopen.

The serious nature of the crash required a significant emergency response, which included transport of the critically injured individual to a nearby hospital. Click2Houston reports that Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office is at the helm of the ongoing investigation into the cause of this incident, although details on what precipitated the accident remain sparse.

Travelers through the area faced delays and were advised to seek alternative routes. The name of victims involved in the crash have not been released, pending notification of next of kin and further investigation. Ongoing updates from local traffic authorities are expected as they address the aftermath of this morning's incident.