Eastex Freeway Fire Blocks Two Lanes

Major traffic chaos on Eastex Freeway southbound this morning after a car carrier trailer caught fire before 6 AM, blocking two lanes near Lee Road. The blaze destroyed the truck’s cab, a pickup on top, and several cars behind it. Cause unknown, injuries unconfirmed. Houston TranStar is working to clear the scene—avoid the area if you can, and plan an alternate route. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c65a2a7a864f62f4