Major Traffic Disruption from Overturned Semi-Truck

Traffic Incident Involves Overturned Semi-Truck on State Route 201 in Visalia, CA

📍 Visalia, CA

📅 Published: December 20, 2024 at 05:04 PM

🔄 Updated: December 20, 2024 at 07:30 PM

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Visalia, December 20, 2024 -

A traffic incident involving three vehicles, including an overturned semi-truck, occurred today at the intersection of State Route 201 and Road 144 in Visalia, CA. The collision was reported at approximately 4:14 PM, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

The semi-truck overturned, blocking the roadway and causing significant debris to scatter across the lanes. Emergency crews quickly established a hard closure to facilitate cleanup and towing operations. Traffic was diverted at Avenue 344 and Road 144, with Avenue 384 also affected due to the blockage.

By 4:32 PM, emergency personnel were actively managing the scene, ensuring safety for all motorists. A tow truck was dispatched to assist in removing the vehicles involved, including the semi-truck, which had come to rest in a ditch. The cleanup process was extensive, as debris, including oranges and bins, was scattered across the roadway.

As of 6:50 PM, the California Highway Patrol confirmed the incident was classified as a traffic collision with no injuries. The hard closure remained in effect while crews worked diligently to clear the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until the roadway is fully reopened.

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