Fatal crash closes northbound lanes of US Highway 59 at FM 961 in Wharton
Northbound lanes of US Highway 59 are closed at FM 961 in Wharton due to a fatal crash.
A photo shared by Wharton police appears to show an 18-wheeler involved in the wreck.
Police say at least one person is dead.
Wharton police ask that people avoid the area while authorities investigate.