Major Highway 290 Crash: Truck Loses Load of Bricks, Causing Chaos and Injuries

Highway 290 Closure and Cleanup

• 💥 A major crash involving an 18-wheeler and multiple vehicles shut down all mainlanes of US-290 at West Road.
• 🧱 The incident occurred when an 18-wheeler lost its load of bricks, creating a chaotic scene and extensive cleanup.
• ⏳ As of the report, cleanup efforts were ongoing and the highway was expected to remain closed for another hour and a half to two hours.

Chain Reaction and Cause

• 🚗 Deputies state the chain reaction began when a Toyota Camry lost control and hit an 18-wheeler.
• 💥 This impact caused the 18-wheeler to slam into the barrier wall.
• 🚚 The trailer then went over the barrier wall into the HOV lane, striking another vehicle.

Injuries and Vehicles Involved

• 🤕 Two women in the HOV lane were struck head-on by the trailer and sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg, fractured spine, and brain bleed.
• 🏥 Both women are in serious condition but expected to survive.
• 🚗 In total, nine cars were involved in the multi-vehicle incident.

Traffic Impact and Alternate Routes

• 🚦 All mainlanes of US-290 were shut down, causing significant traffic disruptions.
• ⬆️ For outbound traffic, drivers were advised to avoid the area between Spencer and Jones and use routes further north like Fry or Barker Cypress.
• ⬇️ The inbound side of the highway had reopened, but traffic was moving slowly due to onlookers.