Fatal crash closes northbound lanes of US Highway 59 at FM 961 in Wharton

Wharton Police Department

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.