Harris County, Texas – A woman was rescued and hospitalized after being trapped in a severe crash involving a box truck on US 290, prompting lane closures and traffic delays.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, first responders removed the woman from her vehicle after she became entrapped when a box truck collided with a gray SUV. Images released by the sheriff’s office show the rear of the SUV crushed beneath the truck’s cargo lift, underscoring the seriousness of the crash.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the woman remained calm and alert throughout the rescue and was transported to a hospital for further medical care. Her condition was not immediately released.
Deputies, firefighters, and EMS crews worked together in a coordinated response to free the driver. Gonzalez credited the outcome to the quick actions of all agencies involved, noting that the incident could have ended far worse given the extent of the damage.
As a result of the crash, a couple of westbound main lanes on US 290 were closed while crews conducted rescue operations and cleared the scene. Motorists were warned to expect delays in the area and were urged to slow down and allow emergency personnel space to work safely.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No additional injuries were confirmed at the scene, and officials have not released information about the driver of the box truck.
For commuters and workers traveling the US 290 corridor, authorities advised patience during cleanup and reminded drivers to remain alert in active incident zones.
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