Ben Taub Hospital's emergency center reopens, on diversion for ambulance traffic

Published September 9, 2019 11:18 AM CDT

Ben Taub Hospital’s emergency center has reopened, but it is not admitting patients by ambulance at this time.

The emergency center was on diversion following a water leak on an upper floor on Monday morning.

According to a spokesperson, affected patients have been moved, and the situation is contained.

The emergency center is now open, but it is still on diversion for ambulance traffic, a spokesperson says.