HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - The main lanes of US-290 are back open in northwest Harris County after a FedEx truck caught fire after crashing.

Harris County law enforcement officers responded to the fire on US 290 eastbound near State Highway 99 and Becker Road.

The FedEx truck was fully engulfed in flames once authorities arrived. The driver was not seriously injured, but they were taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

It took firefighters hours to put the flames out, and due to the back trailer continuously reigniting, officials said.

The main lanes of US-190 were shut down but have been reopened as authotitires cleared the roadway.

As more information becomes available, we will update this story. Crime and Public Safety Harris County

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