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Flipped 18-wheeler was on fire at IH-69 and Highway 288

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Sunday, April 16, 2017
Flipped 18-wheeler on fire at IH-69 and Highway 288

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An overturned 18-wheeler flatbed truck caught on fire at IH-69 Southwest and Highway 288.

The incident shut down all the main lanes Saturday evening.

A witness on the scene told Eyewitness News that the 18-wheeler did hit the overpass and caused damaged.

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