All articles tagged with #traffic closure
A gas tanker carrying about 8,600 gallons of fuel exploded on the southbound lanes of Highway 99 near Second Street in Selma, Fresno County, causing a massive fire and a roadway closure. The driver was reported in critical condition, and traffic was diverted to SR-43 as firefighters battled the blaze and the scene was secured for several hours.
A pickup truck hauling a box trailer loaded with fireworks exploded into flames on I-75 north in Hamilton County, prompting temporary closures of both directions while Chattanooga and other fire departments responded; there were no injuries, and all lanes were reopened after debris was cleared.
One westbound lane of the San Mateo Bridge has reopened after a deadly two-vehicle crash near Highway 92. The sedan driver died at the scene, while a van passenger was hospitalized; CHP says all westbound lanes were closed and it is unknown when full clearance will occur.
Two collisions on I-26 West near Long Shoals Road in Asheville led to the closure of all westbound lanes on January 10, involving tractor-trailers with minor injuries and debris cleanup, with the highway expected to reopen by evening.
A fatal rollover crash on northbound I-280 in Daly City led to lane closures and an investigation by authorities, with one person trapped and a coroner called to the scene.
Five people were injured in a two-car crash in Polk County, Iowa, where one vehicle flipped and submerged in water; the incident is under investigation, and traffic on East University Avenue is temporarily closed.
Heavy rain and storms caused significant flooding in the DC region, leading to water rescues, road closures, and dangerous conditions, but the weather is expected to improve with lower humidity and clearer skies by Monday.
Downed power lines have caused the closure of northbound traffic on I-75 between Middletown and Liberty Way in Monroe, Ohio. The closure is due to a broken pole and downed lines, causing power outages for hundreds of people. Drivers are advised to slow down, reroute, and be cautious of their surroundings, while also being mindful of Duke Energy crews working on the roadways and avoiding driving over or approaching downed power lines.
A Washington State Patrol trooper was struck and killed by a motorist on southbound I-5 near Marysville, leading to the closure of the affected lanes for several hours. The agency expressed condolences for the fallen trooper and urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The state patrol chief planned to hold a press conference to address the incident, which is still under investigation.
Part of Route 10 in Avon, CT was closed due to a deadly three-vehicle crash, with one person confirmed dead and the identities of those involved not yet released. The drivers of the other vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
A fatal crash involving at least two vehicles occurred on Interstate 93 just north of the Massachusetts border in Salem, New Hampshire, leading to the closure of all southbound lanes for several hours. One person was confirmed dead, and the lanes began to reopen over an hour later. Multiple emergency responders were on the scene.
The 110 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles will be closed in both directions this weekend to demolish the 21st Street pedestrian bridge, impacting traffic from the 10 Freeway to Exposition Boulevard. The closure will occur from 11 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday for the southbound lanes and from 11 p.m. Saturday through 8 a.m. Sunday for the entire freeway. Detours will be in place, and motorists are advised to use public transit, plan for delays, or find alternate routes.
Interstate 64 East in Louisville remained closed for over 18 hours following a fatal multi-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks, a garbage truck, and two passenger vehicles. One person was killed, and several others were injured. The closure caused traffic jams across the city, with heavy equipment working to clear debris from the charred vehicles. The cause of the collision and subsequent fire remains unclear, and the investigation is being handled by LMPD's Traffic Unit.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck on the 605 Freeway in Whittier, California. The dump truck spilled gravel across all lanes, leading to the closure of the northbound side. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Three men in their 20s were shot on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia, leading to the closure of northbound lanes for about seven hours. One victim suffered a graze wound, another was in stable condition, and the third was in critical condition. The police found a vehicle with bullet holes but did not disclose the motive behind the shooting. The highway was reopened around 9:30 a.m., and anyone with information was urged to contact the police.