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Crash with cement truck blocking traffic on NW Freeway in Cypress area

The eastbound lanes are slowly reopening as emergency crews clear out the accident.

Credit: Twitter - @Pct4Constable

HOUSTON — Harris County law enforcement is working to clear up a crash on the Northwest Freeway in Cypress.

According to the Precinct 4 Constable's Office, there was an accident with a cement truck that caused it to roll over and lose its load. It's not clear what caused the crash.

Precinct 4 Constable Deputies are working with the Harris County Sheriff's Office to handle the scene. Most eastbound lanes are closed near the 29300 block of the Northwest Freeway near Hempstead Road.

As of 2:20 p.m., two lanes have been reopened for traffic. The constable's office is warning drivers to expect delays.

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#NOW: Constable Deputies are assisting the Harris County Sheriff's Office with a crash involving a cement truck that rolled over and lost its load in the 29300 block of the Northwest Freeway.

The east bound lanes of the NW Freeway are shut down by emergency crews. Expect Delays! pic.twitter.com/QlT2YYIaUx
— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) April 2, 2022

You'll want to avoid this trouble if your commute takes you into this area.

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Note: The following video was uploaded on March 31