Traffic & Transit
'Major Wreck' Shuts Down US 290
Breaking: A major accident has shut down lanes on US 290 Monday afternoon.
HOUSTON, TX — A significant crash shut down lanes on US-290 in Houston Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. near Antoine Drive.
All outbound lanes have been temporarily closed, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
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Motorist Assitance Program Deputies are on the scene.
At least one tractor-trailer was involved in the crash.
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It's not yet clear if there were any injuries.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
US-290 NORTHWEST Westbound At ANTOINE DR - Heavy Truck, Accident - Status: Verified at 2:37 PM - Lanes Affected: 4 Mainlane(s)
— TxDOT US 290 Houston (@my290Houston) February 18, 2019
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