18-wheeler and train crash cleared after causing heavy backups along Highway 290 EB feeder at Telge
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Commuters along Highway 290 eastbound saw major backups after an 18-wheeler and a train crashed on Monday morning.
According to TranStar, the collision happened on the Northwest Freeway eastbound feeder near Telge Road at about 6:40 a.m.
As of 10:36 a.m., all impacted lanes were cleared.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the rear of the big rig was hit, adding that there were no reported injuries.
SkyEye flew over the incident, where the back end of the trailer and the railroad crossing signal could be seen destroyed.
It's unclear what led to the crash, but an investigation continues.
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