Chaos ensued on the highways of NW Harris County as a significant crash led to the shutdown of all lanes on US-290 near Beverly. The collision, which involved three vehicles—a large truck, an RV, and possibly a third unknown vehicle—created a hazardous situation calling for a robust response from emergency services. According to a post from the Harris County Sheriff's Office on X, the crash site extended over approximately 300 yards.
@HCSOTexas units are investigating a major crash in NW Harris County, outbound lanes of US-290 near Beverly. Possibly involving 3 vehicles, including a large truck and an RV. Due to oil, gas, and propane tank being involved, a Hazmat team has responded. All lanes
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 2, 2024
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Traffic was brought to a grinding halt, with the forced closure beginning from the Roberts exit ramp extending to the entrance ramp. Hazmat teams were promptly dispatched to the scene to deftly manage the spillage of oil, gas, and to ensure the safe handling of propane tanks. The Sheriff's Office, in an effort to keep the public informed, advised motorists to seek alternate routes to avoid getting tangled in the incident aftermath.
Despite the scope of the accident, initial reports indicate a silver lining as only one person was transported to a nearby hospital, and there appeared to be no serious injuries involved. The details of how the crash occurred are still under investigation, and it remains unclear how long it will take to fully reopen the highway.
