LA MARQUE, Texas (KTRK) — A heavy truck crash along a portion of the Gulf Freeway is slowing down drivers in the La Marque area on Thursday morning.
Houston TranStar reported the two-vehicle incident just after 10:20 a.m. on I-45 at Vauthier Street, where the freeway is shut down in both directions.
The La Marque Police Department said one of the vehicles involved is a commercial truck that was carrying rocks, which spilled onto the northbound lanes.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said I-45 northbound and southbound between FM 519 are shut down due to the roadway hazard.
SkyEye flew over the heavy backups along the freeway as authorities responded to the scene.
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
It’s unclear what may have led to the crash, but La Marque police said no injuries were reported.
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