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Houston highways were backed up for miles when a semi truck rolled over near the exit ramp of Interstate 59 and the southbound West Loop. The truck crash occurred about 6 o’clock in the morning and delayed commuters for hours.
Drivers headed northbound were rerouted to an alternative route given the backed-up traffic and the need for hazmat material work.
The big rig, which was carrying methanol, rolled over, and the hazardous material needed to be drained from the tank and then refilled with water. This process takes time and can be dangerous as the potential for fire always exists with flammable materials such as methanol.
Hazardous material crews were called to the scene after the accident to ensure that no fuel had spilled onto the roadway and to help secure the site, thereby protecting the public. The risk of fire or explosion when the tanker truck rolls over is one that the investigating officials are not willing to take a chance on.
Apparently, there was damage to the buffer between the exits and also to several signs. The full extent of the damage to the community is currently unknown.
There’s no doubt that this tanker truck accident had a profoundly negative impact on the Houston community in ways that cannot be easily measured. Sure, the damage to the roadway and the signs can be valued and repairs instituted, but the human costs, including the thousands of Houstonians who are late to work or miss flights, cannot be easily calculated.
There is little that is as frustrating as being stuck in traffic in Houston for hours due to someone else’s neglect or negligence. When a tanker truck crashes, particularly at a major intersection such as this, the traffic must be shut down, and literally thousands, if not tens of thousands, of people are delayed.
Hopefully, the truck driver was not injured in the accident. There is no report at this time on whether the truck driver was hurt or exactly how the rollover truck wreck occurred. What we do know is that thousands of Houstonians were delayed due to the semi truck crash.
If your loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact a truck accident attorney in Houston for a consultation to discuss your rights and options.
