I-69 south reopens after cement mixer catches fire

HOUSTON – Several lanes of Southwest Freeway were closed Wednesday after a cement mixer went up in flames.

According to police, the brakes on the vehicle caught fire for an unknown reason.

The fire that was reported around 3:30 a.m., closed the right shoulder, right lane and three center lanes.

No injuries were reported.

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