NB lanes of Grand Parkway reopened after fiery crash involving 18-wheeler in W. Harris County

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Northbound lanes on the Grand Parkway have reopened after being closed due to an 18-wheeler catching on fire Monday morning.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened in the 400 block of SH-99 W. Grand Parkway South.

SkyEye video from above the scene shows a charred 18-wheeler on the roadway.

Shortly before 8 a.m. Gonzalez said on social media that the cleanup was expected to take around four hours.

It's unclear what led to the crash or if any injuries were reported.

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