Fiery Crash Closes Westbound Highway 50

SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) - A fiery crash involving a big rig and two other vehicles caused a traffic mess on westbound Highway 50 in Sacramento County.

On Monday just after 4 p.m., the truck reportedly hit the vehicles and burst into flames in the area of Sunrise Boulevard. All lanes of westbound Highway 50 were closed as a result.

The #1 and #2 lanes have since reopened. Lanes #3 and #4 were expected to reopen at 8:30 p.m.

WB 50 at Sunrise 2,3&4 lanes closed due to big rig vs veh firery crash.Only the #1 lane is open at this time. ETO 8:30 pm
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One person suffered minor injuries in the crash but refused hospital treatment.

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