Northbound lanes reopen on North Freeway at FM 1960 after 18-wheeler catches fire

I-45 at Richey (Houston Transtar)

HARRIS COUNTY – An 18-wheeler hauling a trailer with some type of tar product inside has caught fire, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

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The sheriff’s office said this is happening on the North Freeway above FM 1960.

The roadway has since reopened.


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