18-wheeler jackknifes in HOV lane of Northwest Freeway

18-wheeler crash (Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office)

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – An 18-wheeler jackknifed in the HOV lane of the Northwest Freeway in the Cypress area Thursday.

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The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says this is happening in the 28300 block of US-290.

Authorities say the 18-wheeler struck the concrete barrier in the HOV lane and drivers should expect delays.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the 18-wheeler’s wheels caught on fire. A heavy-duty wrecker is on the scene and it should be cleared shortly.