2 killed in Fifth Ward after vehicle hits tree; Lockwood closed off

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Two dead after car slams into tree in SE Houston

Two people are dead after a car crashed into a tree in southeast Houston on Thursday evening. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest. 

Two people have died after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Houston's Fifth Ward, according to first responders.

Deadly Fifth Ward crash

What we know:

The crash was reported shortly about 4 p.m. Thursday on Lockwood Drive near Clinton Drive. Lockwood is closed off in both directions.

Houston Fire officials confirm with FOX 26 that a vehicle crashed into a tree at the scene. 

Police say a man and a woman have been pronounced deceased.

What we don't know:

No one involved has been identified at this time.

This is a breaking news report. We will update when more information is available.

The Source: Houston Police and Fire Departments

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