One person is dead and several others were injured in a multi vehicle auto accident that occurred on Sunday, west of Beaumont.
Police, fire and other emergency crews were dispatched to the location on Interstate 10 near Walden Road, shortly after noon, when it was reported that the crash had occurred.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene by Jefferson County Precinct 6 Justice of the Peace Ransom Jones and others were taken to nearby hospitals, where they were at last word still undergoing treatment.
Crews worked to clear the wreckage and it was almost 5:30 pm before the entire roadway was cleared and re-opened.
The cause the crash is not known as police continue to investigate the accident. The name of the deceased has not been released pending formal identification and notification of next of kin.
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