Fiery Crash Blocks Southbound Highway 99 In Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Two lanes of southbound Highway 99 in Sacramento, just north of Fruitridge Road, are back open following a overturned big rig and fire that blocked all four lanes.

ADVISORY: Vehicle accident & fire, SB99 at Fruitridge. 2 persons injured, fire now out. Use caution or alt. routes. pic.twitter.com/ez5yQFhAe0
— Sacramento Fire Department (@SacFirePIO) July 21, 2015

All lanes had been completely blocked and traffic was being diverted off at 12th Avenue.

Two people were injured in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Traffic was severely backed up as a result of the crash.

The road is expected to fully reopen around 4:40 p.m., according to Caltrans. Motorists are urged to take alternate routes.

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