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18-wheeler carrying tall load driving the wrong way escorted off I-45 near downtown

Houston TranStar cameras captured an 18-wheeler carrying a large load driving southbound on the northbound lanes of I-45 near 59 interchange. (Houston TranStar)

An 18-wheeler carrying a tall load was seen headed the wrong way on I-45 northbound near downtown.

Houston TranStar cameras captured the 18-wheeler truck being escorted southbound on the northbound lanes on the far left lane shortly before 10 a.m.

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According to Houston Police Department, and Houston TranStar, the driver of the 18-wheeler noticed he would hit a bridge. Police were called to help escort the truck to a ramp where he wouldn’t hit a ramp.

Several police vehicles were seen surrounding the 18-wheeler, guiding it down the highway, and moving vehicles heading in the right direction out of the truck’s lane.

No injuries were reported.

An 18-wheeler carrying a tall load was seen headed the wrong way on I-45 northbound near downtown. (Houston Transtar)
An 18-wheeler carrying a tall load was seen headed the wrong way on I-45 northbound near downtown. (Houston Transtar)
An 18-wheeler carrying a tall load was seen headed the wrong way on I-45 northbound near downtown. (Houston Transtar)
An 18-wheeler carrying a tall load was seen headed the wrong way on I-45 northbound near downtown. (Houston Transtar)

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