I-880 traffic jam in Oakland lasts for hours after big rig crash
I-880 traffic stalled after big rig crash in Oakland
A big rig carrying loads of water along Interstate 880 in Oakland flipped over near 29th Avenue and traffic was jammed for hours.
OAKLAND, Calif. - A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
Crash triggers severe traffic alert
What we know:
The California Highway Patrol said the big rig overturned in the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 just after 11 a.m. CHP issued a severe traffic alert around 1:21 p.m.
Authorities reported that there were injuries related to the crash, but did not say how many people were hurt.
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Miles-long backup
Local perspective:
Traffic was backed up for miles for hours as crews worked to upright the tractor-trailer.
The right lanes of the freeway were blocked, and motorists were advised to expect significant delays and use alternate routes.
As of 6:07 p.m., there was no estimated time for when the freeway would fully reopen.