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All mainlanes reopen on Southwest Freeway at SH 288 after overturned 18-wheeler

Overturned truck blocks lanes on Southwest Fwy at 288 (TxDOT)

HOUSTON – All mainlanes on the Southwest Freeway at SH 288 were closed for several hours due to an overturned 18-wheeler tractor trailer, according to TxDOT Houston.

The crash was reported at 9:29 a.m. and only involved one-vehicle, per Houston TranStar.

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The heavy truck had appeared to be carrying cement blocks. The cause of the crash is unknown.

No injuries have been reported.

All mainlanes have reopened and the scene has been cleared.


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