METROLift hits tow truck on Gulf Freeway, causing backups going southbound downtown, officials say
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A crash involving a METROLift shuttle caused backups on the Gulf Freeway for drivers in the downtown area Thursday morning.
Houston TranStar verified the crash happened on the southbound lanes of IH-45 Gulf Freeway just before 5 a.m. Traffic cameras show the crash has since been cleared.
The right shoulder, right lane, and exit ramp before 288/59 S to Victoria were impacted, encouraging drivers to take alternate routes.
Harris County Lt. Terry Garza posted about the crash on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Garza said a Tow & Go Fast tow wrecker was working to help a stranded motorist on the outside shoulder when a METROlift hit the tow truck.
The Houston Police Department and METRO police are investigating the crash. No injuries were reported.
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