Big rig catches fire after crash on I-580 near Tracy
TRACY – A crash involving two big rigs is causing a big slowdown for the Friday morning commute through Tracy.
The crash happened just after 5:30 a.m. along westbound Interstate 580 near Patterson Pass Road.
Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but California Highway Patrol confirmed that two big rigs were involved – with one of those vehicles catching fire.
No injuries have been reported, authorities say.
Westbound I-580 was closed east of International Parkway for a time. The highway is still reduced down to just one lane at Patterson Pass Road as of 9 a.m.
Drivers are being urged to use a different route.
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