A traffic collision involving two semi-trucks occurred today at the intersection of Avenue 56 and State Route 43 in Earlimart, California. The incident took place around 8:46 AM when one semi-truck, identified as a rock hauler, collided with another semi-truck, resulting in one trailer being flipped over. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where both semi-trucks were blocking the lanes, causing traffic disruptions. To alleviate the situation, authorities requested the shutdown of the northbound lane while a tow truck was dispatched to remove the vehicles.
By 9:10 AM, a second heavy-duty tow truck was called to assist with the recovery efforts. The tow trucks worked diligently to clear the overturned trailer and the other semi-truck from the roadway. As of 10:34 AM, the tow trucks were still on-site, with an estimated time of completion for the removal process of 20 to 30 minutes.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes to avoid delays as cleanup efforts continue. The California Highway Patrol is managing the situation to ensure the safe removal of the vehicles involved in this incident.