18-wheeler crash shuts down lanes on IH-69 at Bellaire in Houston

Responders are the scene for a cleanup following a crash involving an 18-wheeler that caught fire Wednesday night at IH-69 Southwest Freeway and northbound at Bellaire, according to authorities.

As of 6:30 a.m. TxDot was expecting multiple lanes to remain shut down for at least two hours for a Hazmat cleanup with drivers instructed to find alternative routes, according to a Harris County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.

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A HoustonTranstar map shows that the scene has been active since 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.

Right Shoulder,Right Lane,2 Center Lanes

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