18-wheeler slams into concrete barrier on Southwest Fwy; fuel spills on road, person hospitalized

Traffic was stifled and multiple lanes were closed on the Southwest Fwy Wednesday morning after a big rig crashed into a median, causing a fuel spill and a person to be hospitalized. Two other vehicles were also involved in the wreck.

The wreck occurred just after 9:30 a.m. on IH-69 Southwest Northbound at Weslayan St.

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First responders responded to the scene, and the left shoulder lane, left lane and center lane were closed.

Firetrucks and police cruisers blocked off the halted lanes, and multiple people could be seen standing around the impaired truck.

According to a source with Houston Police Department, gasoline spilled on the road, and specialized vehicles and officials in hazmat suits were brought out to pour sand on the impacted areas.

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The lanes have since been reopened.