FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A big rig crash created a major mess on the Southwest Freeway after crashing into a concrete pillar early Tuesday morning.
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According to Sugar Land officials, the 18-wheeler was hauling watermelons while heading northbound on 59 near University Boulevard South when it crashed.
TRAFFIC ALERT
— Fort Bend County Fire Marshal (@FBC_FireMarshal) October 24, 2023
Fort Bend Hazmat is on scene assisting Sugarland Fire & Police with a crash affecting Northbound US 59 in Sugarland at University Blvd, the Feeder Rd & several main lanes are closed at this time with a crash & oil spill.
Avoid the area & use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/SulUVQLqtg
Police and firefighters at the scene said the back container from the truck was ripped open, causing watermelons to be spilled onto the roadway and the feeder.
Authorities closed 2-3 lanes of the highway and 2 lanes of the feeder around 3:45 a.m.
Hazmat officials were on the scene as they worked to clean up spilled fuel.
No injuries were reported.