HOUSTON – Officials are responding to the scene of a major crash after an 18-wheeler hydroplaned into pillars on I-10 East.
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The crash happened southbound at 11500 Eastex Freeway around 11 a.m. amid heavy storms Thursday morning.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the 18-wheeler hydroplaned, drove into the pillars, and onto the Houston METRO HOV lanes.
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Major crash southbound @ 11500 Eastex Fwy. It appears an 18-wheeler hydroplaned, driving into the pillars and onto the @METROHouston HOV lanes, blocking traffic. No reported injuries. A heavy-duty wrecker is en route and so is a Hazmat crew to assist with diesel spill.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 2, 2024
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As of 11:15 a.m. Thursday, crews were still at the scene, assisting with cleanup. A heavy-duty wrecker is en route as well as a Hazmat crew to assist with the diesel spill.
At this time, no injuries have been reported.