Southbound I-5 in Sacramento closed due to overturned semi-truck and car fire, causing traffic congestion and delays.
On Friday morning, a car fire and overturned semi-truck carrying hay caused significant traffic congestion on southbound Interstate 5 in Sacramento. The overturned truck spilled hay on the freeway, followed by a car catching fire a short distance away. No injuries were reported, but all southbound lanes were closed at Sutterville Road. Traffic was rerouted through Highway 99 with delays expected. Additionally, a street sweeper crash and another car fire occurred on the same stretch, prompting authorities to advise drivers to use alternate routes.
August 23, 2024
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