Saturday, December 27, 2014

18-WHEELER LOSES CONTROL ON 610 SOUTH LOOP, GOES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE ACCIDENT CLOSES WESTBOUND LANES

18-wheeler loses control on 610 South Loop, goes down an embankment.  The accident closes westbound lanes


HOUSTON , TEXAS
An accident involving an 18-wheeler on the 610 South Loop and Woodridge Drive has closed two westbound main lanes.

The accident happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday according to Houston TranStar.

We're told the 18-wheeler lost control, and went down an embankment. The 18-wheeler's rig was crushed by the cab. Authorities say the driver suffered minor injuries and was helped out of the vehicle by firefighters.

Feeder lanes are also closed in the area near the accident.