Fatal accident shuts down Hwy 225 in both directions
HOUSTON (KTRK) —
Highway 225 is shut down in both directions between Allen Genoa and Goodyear due to a heavy truck accident and Hazmat spill.
According to TranStar, the accident was verified just after 1pm.
A heavy truck accident caused a HazMat spill and forces authorities to shut down all lanes in both directs of Highway 225.
SkyEye HD was over the scene as crews doused the rig with water and brought in the Jaws of Life to pry the front windshield open. A victim was pulled from the truck but didn’t survive. The identity of the driver has not been released.
SkyEye HD was over the scene as crews doused the rig with water and brought in the Jaws of Life to pry the front windshield open. A victim was pulled from the truck but didn’t survive. The identity of the driver has not been released.
The Texas Department of Transportation says the 18-wheeler hit a natural gas line, which is leaking vapor. Contractors are on the scene trying to cap the leak.
