Eastbound lanes reopen after hazmat spill on IH-10 East at Federal Road following crash involving 18-wheeler

HOUSTON – An 18-wheeler crash caused major traffic during rush hour Friday afternoon on Interstate 10 East, according to Houston TranStar.

The three-vehicle crash was reported at 2:49 p.m. and closed all eastbound lanes on IH-10, just before Federal Road.

According to the Houston Fire Rescue, a crew was called to the scene due to a hazmat spill during the crash. The chemical spilled has not been disclosed.

The debris and scene cleared just before 5 p.m. and traffic was back flowing.