A traffic slowdown is occurring on the Southwest Freeway, affecting drivers heading northbound at Bellaire. The cause of the congestion is an 18-wheeler fire. The truck involved in the fire was carrying a cargo of tomatoes when the incident happened.

As a result, several northbound lanes of the freeway are closed near Bellaire. Further details about the incident can be found through ABC13 Houston, the source of this information. For now, drivers in the area can expect delays due to the lane closures.