Truck accident closes westbound I-80 near Colfax, CA.
A single big rig accident on westbound Interstate 80 near Colfax in Northern California caused a complete traffic stop on Tuesday evening, as per reports from officials. The incident, which took place shortly before 5 p.m. near Rollins Lake Road, resulted in minor injuries to the driver, who was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, according to the California Highway Patrol. No additional vehicles were involved. A photo shared by CHP displays the big rig overturned across all lanes of the westbound side of the interstate. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, necessitating the closure of all westbound lanes of I-80 while they worked to manage the situation. Travelers heading west were advised to take Highway 20 as an alternative route, as significant delays were anticipated. CHP officials announced just after midnight that the highway had been fully reopened. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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