SkyEye video shows truck carrying glass overturned on train tracks at West Tidwell and Hempstead in northwest Houston

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:02PM

Authorities are investigating a crash where a truck hauling glass overturned on train tracks along West Tidwell and Hempstead in northwest Houston.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Crews are working to clear a crash after a truck hauling glass rolled over onto train tracks in northwest Houston Tuesday morning.

SkyEye flew over the scene along West Tidwell and Hempstead, which was closed in both directions.

It’s unclear what led to the crash or if anyone was injured.

Police are working on contacting railroad officials to get all trains on that route to stop while they work to clear the crash.

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In northwest Houston, a truck carrying glass overturned on train tracks, causing a traffic disruption on Tuesday morning. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and working to clear the scene.

SkyEye captured aerial footage of the incident showing the truck overturned on West Tidwell and Hempstead, with the road closed in both directions. It is currently unknown if there were any injuries as a result of the crash.

Police are in the process of contacting railroad officials to halt train traffic in the area until the crash site is cleared. ABC13 offers real-time traffic updates to help commuters navigate through Houston and avoid delays. Users can sign up for traffic alerts through the ABC13 app to receive notifications on their phones.

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