Archive for October 13th, 2010

18-wheeler wreck near Galleria in Houston snarls traffic

Wednesday October 13: a big rig has overturned near the Houston Galleria causing all manner of traffic problems. The 18-wheeler, hauling a long piece of concrete, overturned on the ramp from I-10 to the 610 West Loop around midday. The 18-wheeler cab and at least one of the trailers it was hauling flipped over, spilling the load onto the roadway. The ramp is not expected to reopen until 8:00pm while officials clean up the accident scene. Fortunately no injuries were reported.

Two injured in preschool bus crash in Houston

Two people, one of whom was a two-year old child, were taken to hospital today after a crash involving a preschool bus.  The two-year old student was the only passenger on the bus. The accident occurred at approximately 8:00am in North Houston.  The two-year old was seated in a child restraint at the time. According to initial reports the bus rolled over onto its side in the collision. The Chronicle’s story is here.