Propane Tanker Crash Shuts Down Interstate 80 In Sierra Foothills
APPLEGATE, Placer County (CBS SF) -- A propane tanker overturned on Interstate Highway 80 in Placer County Monday afternoon, shutting down traffic in both directions.
KCBS Radio reported the crash happened on westbound I-80 just east of Applegate at Heather Glen at about 2:15 p.m.
Caltrans said eastbound traffic was being diverted at Applegate while westbound traffic was being diverted at Weimer Cross Road.
#TrafficAlert: Please be advised that I-80 is CLOSED in both directions due to a propane tanker collision near Heather Glen. EB traffic is being diverted at Applegate with WB traffic being diverted at Weimar Cross Road. No ETO; alternate routes are advised at this time. pic.twitter.com/8u3Qz1qYsF
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) March 14, 2022
There was no estimated time for reopening the road and no immediate word of injuries.
Interstate 80 closed at Applegate due to solo incident. https://t.co/x03hPHXccS pic.twitter.com/r4dL7AXQKG
— Auburn Journal (@AuburnJournal) March 14, 2022
This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.