18-wheeler on its side blocking traffic in Northeast Austin

All eastbound lanes of Parmer Lane are shut down near the Samsung plant in East Austin due to an 18-wheeler on its side.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Fire Department says an 18-wheeler tanker is on its side on Parmer Ln near the Samsung plant in Northeast Austin.

All eastbound lanes of Parmer Lane are shut down in that area.

AFD said hazmat contractors will be onsite around 5 p.m. to begin off-loading the sodium hydroxide inside. The product is not leaking.

Austin police say the closures are expected to last for several hours. Please avoid the area if possible.

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18-wheeler on its side blocking traffic on Parmer Ln. near Samsung Blvd. (Austin Police Department)