East Loop SB exit ramp at SH 225 shut down for hours after truck crash

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The East Loop southbound exit ramp at SH 225 was closed for hours after a big rig rollover.

An 18-wheeler carrying tile flipped just before 3am after losing control. Emergency crews had to shut down a single lane to begin cleaning the mess up.

After hours of working to upright the truck and clear the roadway, the truck was removed by 11am.

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