The Peñitas freeway loop was closed Monday evening after an 18-wheeler lost control and fell, pushing a Camaro off the highway, according to Police Chief Roel Bermea.

The accident happened at the U.S. 83 Relief Route connector between Peñitas and Palmview.

Bermea said both drivers involved in the accident are OK, but were hospitalized as a precaution.

A news release from the Texas Department of Transportation said the crash damaged a section of the guardrail along the connector. Until repairs are made, the outside right shoulder of the connector will remain closed and barricaded, the release stated. 

"Drivers are advised to slow down and proceed with caution in this area," the release said.