HOUSTON (KIAH) — An 18-wheeler lost its load of lumber on the 610 West Loop near Beechnut Avenue, causing a closure of several lanes on Thursday afternoon.

The lost load has forced the closure of the right shoulder, right lane, center lane and four lanes on the frontage road.

The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. Thursday and crews are currently working to clean the lost lumber off the freeway. The cleanup could take several hours.

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