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All mainlanes now open on 610 South Loop westbound at Stella Link Road after fiery crash involving 18-wheeler hauling gasoline

HFD says the truck carried about 8,400 gallons of gasoline

HOUSTON – All lanes on South Loop westbound at Stella Link Road are now open after an 18-wheeler carrying gasoline caught on fire, according to Houston TranStar.

According to police, the driver of the truck had a tire blowout, which caused the tanker to catch on fire. The driver was able to unhook the tanker, authorities said.

HFD says the truck was transferring 8,400 gallons of gasoline. The process took two hours.

As of 10 a.m., all mainlanes are now open.

No additional information is available.


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