Vacaville Accident Leaves I-80 Covered in Tomatoes
Crews will be mopping up tomato sauce for at least another few hours along Interstate Highway 80 in Vacaville, where a big-rig jackknifed in a crash early Monday, spilling a load of tomatoes and sending cars skidding across the slick mess.
The California Highway Patrol said the wreck was triggered when the big-rig collided with another vehicle near the Davis Street onramp shortly after 5 a.m.
The truck’s driver lost control and hit the center divide, dumping tomatoes across eastbound lanes. Four cars trying to drive through the sauce crashed into each other.
There were some injuries, including broken bones, the CHP said. Three people were hospitalized, including the driver of the big-rig, who suffered minor injuries.
Traffic is backed up for miles on the freeway. In the westbound direction, lanes 1 and 2 are closed as of 8 a.m. In the eastbound directions, the 1,2 and 3 lanes are closed.
It’s possible that all lanes will be closed at some point for cleanup, the CHP said.
The CHP is asking drivers to avoid the area if possible.
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