Highway 35 Closure: HazMat Spill of Molten Sulfur in Brazoria County

HazMat Spill Incident

• ⚠️ A massive hazmat spill occurred on State Highway 35 in Brazoria County, leading to a complete closure of eastbound lanes.
• 📍 The incident happened near the Big X Ranch, approximately 8 miles west of Angleton.

Cause and Material

• 🚚 The spill resulted from a tractor-trailer rollover crash that occurred overnight.
• 💧 Approximately 1,200 gallons of molten sulfur were spilled when the vehicle crashed into a guardrail.

Environmental and Safety Assessment

• 🌊 Authorities confirmed that the spilled sulfur did not reach any water sources.
• 💨 Air testing indicated no environmental impact from the spill.

Cleanup and Traffic Impact

• 🛠️ Crews are actively involved in the cleanup operation.
• 🚗 Eastbound traffic is currently being diverted to the westbound lanes, causing expected slowdowns.
• ⏰ The highway is expected to remain closed through at least Tuesday morning.