HOUSTON – An overturned tractor-trailer blocked several lanes of Interstate 69 Eastex Freeway on Wednesday morning, but has now cleared and traffic is flowing.
The crash was reported about 3 a.m. on the northbound side of the freeway, just south of Aldine-Bender Road.
Harris County deputies said the big rig and a car were involved in the crash. Slick roads caused the driver of the car to lose control and hit the median, deputies said. The driver of the tractor-trailer was trapped, and rescuers broke through glass to free him, deputies said.
Only minor injuries were reported.
Investigators said the driver of the car returned to the scene after initially leaving.
Deputies said the tractor-trailer was hauling bleach. They said crews needed to offload the cargo and clean up a fuel spill before the big rig could be righted.
The scene was cleared by 10:45 a.m.
Deputies recommend that any time there is rain, drivers should drive slowly.