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Overturned 18-wheeler, hazmat spill shuts down Katy Freeway heading inbound in Brookshire

KHOU 11 traffic expert Jennifer Reyna said drivers can use 11th Street or Highway 90 as an alternate route.

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BROOKSHIRE, Texas — The Katy Freeway was shut down in both directions in Brookshire Monday morning due to an overturned 18-wheeler and a hazmat spill, according to Houston Transtar.

This happened just after 8:30 a.m. near FM 359 in Waller County.

Heavy machinery could be seen trying to flip the big rig, but appeared largely unsuccessful, instead damaging the truck.

Both sides reopened a few hours after the crash.

Follow KHOU 11 Jennifer Reyna on KHOU 11 Morning News for the latest updates.

BROOKSHIRE; overturned 18WHEELER and multiple other cars involved in a crash. All eastbound lanes are shutdown. Use 11th or 90. @KHOU pic.twitter.com/Jr9Eq8qmLW
— Jennifer Reyna (@JenReynaTV) January 15, 2024

***Waller County Traffic Alert***

DPS Troopers are investigating a roll-over crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on IH-10 at FM 359 in Brookshire.

All east and west bound lanes are closed.

Pleased use caution and avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/p7tgGPGUFd
— TxDPS - Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) January 15, 2024

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