Early Wednesday morning, a rather unusual traffic hiccup occurred near the University of Houston-Downtown, when a Jeep found itself ensnared by the steadfast tracks of Houston's METRO rail. According to Click2Houston, the vehicle became stuck on the N. Main rail line, prompting crews to adjust train operations to allow both northbound and southbound trains to single-track around the obstruction. The time of the incident was reported to be around 3:30 a.m.
No one was hurt, but it’s still unclear how the Jeep ended up on the tracks. METRO has rerouted Red Line service, and no delays have been reported. The heavy wrecker, spotted by Air 11 from KHOU might offer some relief, as it's poised to extricate the stranded vehicle, though it is, yet to begin its task.
People following the story are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on the Jeep’s removal and when regular rail service will return. In the meantime, the METRO Red Line continues to run, staying strong despite this unusual interruption, as per KHOU.
