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US 59 lanes reopen after oil spill caused by truck at Spur 527

Cynthia Miranda, Digital Content Producer

Tags: Crash, Traffic, Houston
A tanker truck spilled oil on U.S. 59 on Saturday, and it has led to three lanes being closed on the highway. (Houston Transtar)

HOUSTON – Three lanes on US 59 have reopened after a truck spilled oil on the highway on Saturday.

Police were dispatched to the scene around 6 a.m. due to the spill on U.S. 59 at Spur 527.

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The left interchange ramp and right interchange ramp are still closed.

Drivers should find alternate routes.

KPRC 2 is working to get more information on the incident.

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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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