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Crash involving big rig blocks eastbound Highway 50 in Placerville

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PLACERVILLE — A crash involving a big rig shut down part of Highway 50 in Placerville on Tuesday night.

Placerville police said initial calls of the crash came in just before 8:30 p.m. Due to an overturned big rig, the eastbound lanes were completely shut down and were expected to reopen by 11:30 p.m.

Multiple vehicles were involved. At least one person was hospitalized with minor injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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