Metro Bus Split in Half on 288 South

An accordion style METRO bus was involved in a major wreck on 288 South near Old Spanish Trail on Thursday morning. The driver died in the crash, and traffic is slow in the area. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of 288. There were delays in both directions inside the 610 Loop. Houston TranStar reports the accident was cleared Thursday evening. Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews will have to make repairs to the damaged bridge structure. Said repairs could take 12 - 72 hours to complete. Until then, one shoulder lane has been left open.