HOUSTON – The driver of an 18-wheeler has been transported to the hospital after reportedly losing a large load on the highway in Harris County on Monday.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the major crash took place in the 4100 block of SH-99.
Gonzalez said the 18-wheeler was carrying a load of sheetrock and drywall construction material which somehow came off of the truck.
The Texas Department of Transportation is on the scene helping to remove the debris, and clean-up is expected to take about three hours.
Drivers should divert off SH-99 to Clay Road.
@HCSOTexas @HCSO_VCD units are investigating a major crash at the 4100 blk of SH-99. An 18-wheeler lost a large load of sheetrock/drywall construction material. The driver has been transported to the hospital. @TxDOTHouston is on-scene to help coordinate debris removal.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 10, 2023
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