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Train crashes into propane truck near US 290 in northwest Harris County; 1 person injured

Two people were rushed to a hospital Wednesday following a crash involving a train and a propane truck in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Two people were rushed to a hospital Wednesday following a crash involving a train and a propane truck in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

The crash was reported at the entrance of Hot Wells at 24800 block of US 290. The eastbound feeder road was closed from Skinner to Barker Cypress roads.

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The two occupants of the truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are in good condition at a hospital, according to deputies.

Officials said there are no environmental hazards. The cause of the crash is being investigated.

This is the second train crash this week. On Monday a Milby High School student was killed trying to cross a train track in southeast Houston.


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