Hazmat spill cleared after causing hours of delays on 610 N Loop WB at Hirsch

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A hazmat spill that tied up traffic on the 610 North Loop westbound at Hirsch for hours has finally cleared.

Transtar confirmed the incident at 5:30 a.m., when a hazmat spill blocked all lanes, forcing drivers to exit at the Eastex Freeway.

Transtar listed the spill as cleared as of 9:13 a.m.

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