A minor traffic collision involving a semi-truck occurred today at the intersection of Derrick Avenue and Interstate 5 South in Cantua Creek, CA. The incident happened around 3:12 PM when the truck, loaded with empty water jugs, struck a barrier and went off the roadway down an embankment.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, arriving shortly after the collision was reported. The semi-truck was found off the roadway, positioned on the embankment next to the freeway and the on-ramp. Initial reports indicated that the situation involved unknown injuries, leading to an ambulance being dispatched to the location.
Traffic in the area experienced some disruptions as emergency personnel worked to manage the scene. A tow truck was called to assist in removing the semi-truck, which was loaded with approximately 26,000 pounds of empty water jugs. Fortunately, no significant injuries were reported, and the situation was handled efficiently by the responding teams.
Motorists traveling through the area should remain cautious and expect potential delays as cleanup efforts continue. The California Highway Patrol is monitoring the situation to ensure the safe recovery of the vehicle and to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.