According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, an 18-wheeler and a sedan collided at 2930 US-90 near Crosby-Lynchburg Road, causing approximately 100 gallons of diesel to spill on the roadway.
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Gonzalez said the fuel spill spanned about a quarter of a mile. ABC13 confirmed with the sheriff's office that no one was hurt in the crash.
Officials said a car traveling westbound on US-90 had a tire blow out, causing the driver to lose control. That's when the driver reportedly hit the back of the 18-wheeler carrying building supplies, which caused the rig to jackknife and end up in a ditch.
When that happened, authorities say the fuel tank of the 18-wheeler ruptured, and the diesel spilled.
The westbound lanes of US-90 were shut down at Runneberg Road for a few hours as cleanup efforts were underway, forcing traffic to exit at Lindstorm Road. All lanes reopened around noon.
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