A collision between a sedan and an 18-wheeler caused a lumber spill on the Sam Houston Tollway feeder road at the East Freeway, leading to delays for commuters in Harris County. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the incident at 6:47 a.m. and reported no major injuries, as per KHOU.
The southbound lanes of the East Sam Houston Parkway N/East Freeway were closed for cleanup after a crash. Sheriff Gonzalez posted on X about possible traffic delays. ABC13 reported that a woman in a sedan missed her turn and cut in front of a westbound big rig, causing the collision.
An 18-wheeler crash occurred when "the 18-wheeler's straps broke, causing lumber to go into the vehicle's cabin," as mentioned by ABC13. The lumber then spilled onto the freeway and across the median, causing the southbound lanes of the Beltway to be shut down for several hours. Both drivers were not seriously injured. Motorists were advised to take a detour westbound at I-10 and make a U-turn at Freeport. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and no charges have been filed.
