Crews could be seen cleaning up the aftermath of a crash along the East Freeway near Mercury Drive on Tuesday. The incident has since been cleared.
A boil water advisory is in effect for private water supply wells after storms caused 100,000 gallons of wastewater to spill. Officials said that if you get your drinking water from the City of Houston, it is safe, and there is no need to boil it.
Officials said that if you receive water from the city, it is safe to drink and does not need to be boiled.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said there are 56 containers aboard containing hazardous materials, including corrosives, flammables and lithium ion batteries.
According to Houston Public Works, an estimated 600,000 gallons leaked from the holding tank that failed, but officials ensured those who receive their drinking water from the City of Houston are not affected.
If you live within a half mile of the Goose Creek receiving stream, you're urged by officials to use distilled water or water that has been boiled for at least one minute.