Car fire delays traffic on W. Sam Houston Tollway
Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2021 at 1:59 pm
HOUSTON, TX – Major delays were reported following a vehicle fire in east Houston this morning.
According to Total Traffic Houston, the fire was first reported at about 10:45 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway, near the I-10 interchange.
Vehicle fire. two right lanes blocked in #WestSide on W Sam Houston Tollway SB at The I-10 Katy Fwy, stop and go traffic back to Hammerly #traffic https://t.co/vuUN2ymKeH
— TTN Houston (@TotalTrafficHOU) September 27, 2021
It is unclear what may have sparked the blaze at this time. However, at least two right lanes were blocked as a result.
No injuries were reported as an immediate result of the crash. Delays were reported in the area going back to Hammerly.