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.

There was no estimated time for reopening the road and no immediate word of injuries.

This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.