Multiple drivers get flat tires due to unknown hazard on Eastex Fwy near Beltway
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers traveling on the Eastex Freeway late Thursday night were left with flat tires due to some sort of debris on the road near North Beltway 8.
It's unclear what exactly was on the road, but many vehicles had to be towed to a nearby truck stop in Humble. ABC13 cameras captured multiple people replacing their flats with spare tires.
Houston police first received calls about the hazard on US-59 at about 9:12 p.m.
Drivers told ABC13 they saw as many as 30 cars stopped on the side of the freeway with damage from the debris.
"There's about 33 cars that were affected. Apparently there was a gate, a metal gate, that hit several cars. We were one of them," Marylou said. "There was several debris, but then that gate is the one that flattened our tires."
"People popped like three tires. I only popped one tire, thankfully. So, we're going to just switch that. But, some of the people lost a good three tires or two tires, so they're getting towed right now," Natalie Rincon said.
ABC13 is making calls to try to find out what was on the road.
If your car is ever damaged from highway conditions, you should contact your insurance.
TxDOT cannot use state funds on vehicle damage from highway conditions. But, if you believe you have a claim other than property damage, you should file a claim for damages with TxDOT.
You'll need to do that by faxing and mailing your letter.
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