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A TDCJ van was involved in a crash in Walker County.

Multiple injuries have been reported.

HUNTSVILLE, Texas - Multiple injuries have been reported after a crash involving a TDCJ transport van and a pickup truck in Walker County, officials say.

TDCJ prison van involved in crash

What we know:

The crash occurred on FM 980, north of Huntsville, on Thursday morning.

According to the Walker County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office, multiple patients were taken to local hospitals by ambulance and helicopter.

The roadway was closed in both directions north of FM 2628, but it reopened around 10:30 a.m.

What we don't know:

It’s unclear how many people were injured or the extent of their injuries. It’s not known at this time what caused the crash.

FOX 26 has a crew headed to the scene

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