Overturned 18-wheeler on Highway 151 causes several hours of traffic for drivers

An overturned 18-wheeler snarled traffic on San Antonio’s west side Wednesday morning.

SAN ANTONIO — An overturned 18-wheeler on the west side of San Antonio caused several hours of traffic backup for drivers Wednesday morning.

The Texas Department of Transportation says the accident was reported around 5:10 a.m. at Highway 151 near Old Highway 90. Traffic was reportedly backed up to Loop 410. Traffic is being diverted off the highway as of 10:30 a.m.

Officials are recommending taking an alternate route of Loop 410 to Highway 90.

There is no word yet on what led up to the accident or if anyone was injured. 

This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received.

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