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Mainlanes reopen in both directions on SH-146 at FM 518 after 2-vehicle crash causes oil spill

Brittany Taylor, Senior Digital Content Producer

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GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – All mainlanes were closed for several hours following an oil spill on SH-146 at FM 518 Friday morning in Galveston County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

The spill was caused by a two-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck at 11:03 a.m.

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No injuries were reported.

The material spilled onto the highway was a biodegradable food-grade product and did not pose significant hazards to health, TxDot officials said.

The spill caused roadways to become extremely slick due to the oil-based product. Drivers were asked to seek alternative routes as crews worked to clean the area.

All lanes reopened at 1:34 p.m. after the scene was mitigated and hazards were removed.

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