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

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.