Semi-Truck Overturns on Highway 50 in Sacramento
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 23, 2023
No one was injured
A semi-truck carrying cows overturned on the northbound I-5 onramp from westbound Highway 50 in Sacramento, causing delays on Sunday morning. The incident led to the closure of the onramp for several hours as crews worked to clean up the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
According to Caltrans, the truck accident occurred early Sunday morning and resulted in a temporary closure of the US-50 westbound transition to I-5 northbound. Photos taken at the scene showed cattle being rounded up behind a gate near the overturned big rig. Firefighters and paramedics were present at the site, ensuring everyone's safety.
The roadway was finally reopened around 3 p.m., allowing traffic to resume its normal flow. However, during this period of closure, motorists experienced significant delays due to diversions and congestion caused by rerouting vehicles.
Accidents involving large trucks can cause serious disruptions on highways like Highway 50 in Sacramento. It is crucial for drivers to exercise caution when sharing roads with these vehicles and adhere to all traffic regulations for their own safety as well as that of others.
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Tags: California, Sacramento, Accident, Traffic, Semi Truck, Highway50, Cows
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- semi-truck
- State:
- California
- City:
- Sacramento
- Location:
- northbound I-5 onramp from westbound Highway 50
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-23
- Time of Incident:
- Sunday morning
northbound I-5 onramp from westbound Highway 50
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