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Monday, October 12, 2026 5:37PM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A hazmat spill on IH-45 shut down multiple southbound lanes near Rayford Road in Montgomery County on Monday morning, Houston TranStar reported.
According to Houston TranStar, the spill was reported at about 10:25 a.m. and caused four right lanes, as well as the right shoulder, to close as crews began the cleanup process.
TranStar advised motorists to expect delays and to proceed with caution when driving near the scene.
Officials did not say if anyone was injured or what caused the spill.
Houston TranStar cameras captured images of the incident’s aftermath, including crews working to clear the reported hazmat spill.
Houston TranStar
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