A rollover crash involving a heavy truck and hazardous materials led to the closure of Hardy Toll Road's northbound lanes near Rankin Road in north Harris County, as reported by Click2Houston. The incident occurred while Ironman triathletes were passing on the southbound side, which was closed for their event; Houston Transtar cameras captured the peculiar juxtaposition, according to KHOU.
Following the accident, traffic was rerouted to exit at Beltway 8, causing significant delays and authorities, including deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office, began an investigation to determine the cause of the rollover, Click2Houston notes, emergency services are managing the scene and officials have urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, the specifics of which were not provided at the time.
One person involved in the crash was transported to a hospital, however their identity remains undisclosed and while no life-threatening injuries were reported a heavy-duty wrecker was dispatched to the scene to remove the toppled truck, local constable deputies are awaiting more information to ascertain the events leading up to the accident.
The Harris County Toll Road Authority addressed the disruption on social media, prompting drivers to stay clear of the area; meanwhile the southbound lanes continued to be occupied by passing triathletes, creating a stark contrast of leisure and emergency set against the hum of city life.
