Highway 6 back open following deadly crash

By Michael Oder | Posted: Fri 3:07 PM, Feb 07, 2020  | Updated: Fri 11:02 PM, Feb 07, 2020

HEARNE, Tex. (KBTX) - Highway 6 is back open after two people were killed in a multi-vehicle accident, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Just before 3:00 p.m., the Robertson County Sheriff's Office warned drivers to avoid Highway 6 near Old Bryan Highway. KBTX viewers sent in cellphone video showing the vehicles involved on fire.

DPS troopers said that an 18-wheeler heading south was slowing down when a vehicle swerved to avoid hitting it. That vehicle collided with one heading north. Investigators said they believe only two people were involved in the crash.

Highway 6 was shut down for nearly five hours.

KBTX learned that medical helicopters were also launched in response to the accident.