According to officials, the big rig drivers were following one another to the Ship Channel when one driver struck the other.
Both 18-wheelers were carrying grain and left a mess on the roadway. Crews worked for hours to clear the the highway, causing major delays.
METRO officials had opened the inbound HOV lane to all traffic during the cleanup process.
No injuries were reported.
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