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Train and 18-Wheeler Crash Triggers Diesel Spill and Road Closures in Sugar Land

Fort Bend hazmat teams contained the diesel spill, confirmed no public threat, leaving several intersections closed pending further clearance

Overview

  • A collision between a train and an 18-wheeler on Highway 90 near Easton Avenue caused a diesel spill that closed multiple intersections for several hours.
  • Fort Bend County hazmat teams contained the fuel leak and crews inspected the train's cargo, concluding it posed no public threat.
  • Sugar Land Police Department said no occupants of the train or truck reported any major injuries.
  • Officials warned that Highway 90 and nearby streets including Easton Avenue, Highway 6, Stadium Drive, University Boulevard and Main Street remain affected and urged drivers to use alternate routes with no set timeline for full reopening.
  • Local media corrected an earlier report about the visiting team at Constellation Field and authorities said the crash aggravated traffic ahead of the evening game, a reminder that post-spill checks can prolong road closures and disrupt nearby events.