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Houston traffic alert: Portion of Hardy Toll Road southbound reopened following double 18-wheeler crash
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the crash, including any potential injuries, are available from Harris County ESD 17 and other local sources.
A crash involving two 18-wheelers has closed a portion of Hardy Toll Road southbound. The incident occurred near South Hardy Toll Plaza and has resulted in the closure of all lanes of travel on the southbound road, starting at Aldine Bender. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays.
The crash also involved one of the vehicles rolling onto an active Union Pacific Railroad track. Emergency crews are working to safely clear the incident. Further details about the crash, including any potential injuries, are available from Harris County ESD 17 and other local sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) Reading time: 1 min
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