Semi Loaded With Tomatoes Overturns On I-15 At SR-76: Traffic

Temecula CA

03 September, 2020

8:25 PM

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PALA, CA — A semi-truck loaded with tomatoes overturned Thursday on northbound Interstate 15 at state Route 76, and the traffic backup continues into rush hour. The crash was reported around 2:44 p.m., and at least one other vehicle was involved. Minor injuries were reported. A Sigalert was issued and all lanes were blocked, but as of 4:43 p.m. lanes #1-3 had reopened. Hazmat crews were called to clean up a diesel spill, and as of 4:45 p.m. officials were still working to move the produce. Shortly before 6 p.m., the CHP reported the #4 lane remained closed, and the eastbound SR-76 connector to northbound I-15 was also closed. Traffic was backed up to the 78 freeway.