A traffic collision involving a white bobtail truck occurred today on eastbound Interstate 80 near the Central Avenue off-ramp in Richmond, CA. The incident happened around 4:23 PM when the truck, carrying a load of lumber, jackknifed and blocked two to three lanes of traffic. Witnesses reported that the truck may have lost control and possibly struck another vehicle during the incident.
Emergency services responded quickly due to concerns about a potential battery fluid leak from the truck. Fire services were called to the scene to address the leak, while traffic management crews worked to mitigate the impact on traffic flow.
The collision caused significant traffic delays, with multiple lanes blocked for nearly an hour. Towing services were arranged to remove the truck, which was reported to be on top of its trailer. By approximately 5:17 PM, the situation was cleared, and all lanes were reopened to traffic.
While there were no confirmed injuries reported at the time of the incident, emergency personnel remained on-site to ensure safety and manage the cleanup. Motorists are advised to stay alert and exercise caution while traveling through the area as cleanup efforts were underway.