Big rig falls off overpass on Hwy 59 in Sugar Land

SUGAR LAND, Texas (FOX 26) - Emergency crews are on the scene of a big rig accident in Sugar Land.

The 18-wheeler flipped off Hwy 59 at University Blvd, landing on a passenger vehicle on the frontage road below.

Some debris also hit a second vehicle on the frontage road.

At least two patients were transported to a nearby hospital.

Shockingly, the driver of the 18-wheeler was able to crawl out with minor injuries.

Three main lanes of Hwy 59 southbound are open.

University Blvd is expected to be closed for a few hours.