Shipping Container Stuck on I-45 After Hazmat Spill in Houston

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1-20-26 | 9:12 p.m. (Transtar)
LOCATION: IH-45 North Northbound At Mckinney (Pierce Elevated area)
AREA/CITY: Houston
DETAILS:

At approximately 9:12 p.m. on January 20th, 2026, a lost load and hazmat spill was reported on the northbound lanes of Interstate 45 at McKinney Street in the Pierce Elevated area of Houston, according to TranStar.

A large shipping container was observed lodged between the concrete freeway barriers, prompting a hazardous materials response. No official details were released at the scene, and authorities advised contacting the public information officer for additional information.

Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department responded to the incident. Video from the scene was recorded several hours later, around 1:45 a.m., as crews continued working to mitigate the situation.

The extent of the spill, potential hazards, and any injuries were not immediately confirmed. The incident remained under investigation.

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