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2 dead, 2 injured in crash in NE Harris County, HCSO says

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said two people were killed Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on Beaumont Highway. One person was charged with DWI.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two people were killed Sunday in a two-vehicle crash in northeast Harris County, according to authorities.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said two people were pronounced dead at the scene in the 15700 block of Beaumont Highway. Two others were taken to area hospitals in unknown conditions.

According to authorities, at about 4:30 p.m., a car lost control in the rain and ended up crossing into oncoming traffic, where it was struck by a truck. The driver of the truck was charged with DWI. The two people inside the car were killed.

According to the HCSO, the road was going to be closed for about four hours while investigators worked the scene.

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