Cleanup underway after a hazmat spill from box truck in La Porte, city officials say

LA PORTE, Texas (KTRK) -- A cleanup is underway after a hazmat spill from a box truck in La Porte on Thursday afternoon, according to city officials.

Officials said that methane leaked from the box truck along Old La Porte Road.

Harris County hazmat units are at the scene and has been in the residential area just to the south of the affected facility.

Law enforcement is urging residents to avoid the area at this time.

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