Lanes reopen after hazmat spill on Northwest Freeway, but delays continue
Holly Galvan Posey, Digital Content Producer
Brittany Begley, Meteorologist / Reporter
Traffic is backed up on eastbound US-290 near Mueschke Road after a box truck caught fire early Friday morning.
Officials say the blaze started when a tire blew out, causing sparks that ignited an unknown accelerant beneath the truck. Hazmat crews are now on scene to contain the situation.
All occupants are safe, and there are no reported injuries. Two eastbound lanes and the Mueschke Road exit have since reopened.
Deputies from Harris County Precinct 4 are assisting at the scene, and firefighters are working to fully extinguish the fire and clear the roadway. Motorists are advised to expect delays and consider alternate routes.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a crash at the 27000 blk of Northwest Fwy (290)/Mueschke Road. An 18-wheeler was fully engulfed in flames. All persons are out of the truck. Two of the eastbound lanes on 290 are closed, as well as the Mueschke Road exit. Feeder roads remain open.… pic.twitter.com/SrTh02rUVJ