2 lanes along Highway 288 reopen after 18-wheeler loses load of metal rolls, SkyEye13 video shows

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Two lanes of Highway 288 reopened after an 18-wheeler lost its load on Friday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.

According to the Houston Police Department, the incident was reported at 12:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of Hwy 288. Police said the TxDOT crews, as well as a heavy-duty wrecker, responded to assist at the scene.

At the time of the incident, SkyEye13 was overhead at the scene and captured what appeared to be rolls of metal fallen from the 18-wheeler along the roadway.

According to Houston TranStar, the scene cleared just before 3 p.m.

Officials have not said whether anyone was injured.

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