DRIVER OF 18-WHEELER FLOWN TO HOSPITAL AFTER SIX-VEHICLE CRASH ON HIGHWAY 290

  

A six-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Chappell Hill Friday sent at least one person to the hospital.

Just before 5 p.m., authorities responded to the intersection of Highway 290 and FM 1155 for a crash with entrapment.  First responders found the driver of the 18-wheeler entrapped.

The Brenham Fire Department helped EMS remove the driver from the 18-wheeler.

DPS officials say the driver was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Houston.  DPS had no information on if anyone else involved in the crash was transported.

Traffic was slowed for several hours, as the traffic signal at the intersection was damaged during the crash.  TxDOT responded to the scene to install a temporary signal.