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id: dcc440ccab
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 16:07 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 16:17 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Cleanup underway after box truck hazmat spill in La Porte

City officials said a cleanup is underway after a hazmat spill from a box truck in La Porte on Thursday afternoon.

Section: [Public Safety](/houston/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [ABC13 Houston (KTRK)](https://abc13.com/post/cleanup-underway-hazmat-spill-box-truck-la-porte-city-officials-say/20036663/), 2026-11-12 16:07 CST: Cleanup underway after a hazmat spill from box truck in La Porte, city officials say
- [FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/la-porte-scene-highway-225-2026-november), 2026-11-12 16:17 CST: Leaking truck with compressed methane blocking La Porte street near Highway 225

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