A traffic collision involving two vehicles, a semi-truck and a white sedan, occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 605 near the Ramona Boulevard on-ramp in Irwindale, CA. The incident took place around noon and resulted in a ruptured fuel tank on the semi-truck, leading to a diesel spill and significant lane blockage.
Emergency services promptly responded to the scene, where it was determined that the semi-truck had been parked when the white sedan collided with it. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident.
The collision caused approximately five gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the roadway, prompting authorities to request a cleanup crew to address the hazardous situation. The fourth lane of the northbound Interstate 605 was blocked for an extended period while cleanup operations were conducted.
A tow truck was called to remove the damaged semi-truck, which was unable to continue its journey. The status of the white sedan remains unclear but is presumed to be drivable. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays as cleanup efforts continue.
This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for swift action in response to hazardous spills on highways.