Overturned Big Rig Closes Northbound Interstate 5 In Yolo County

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6 p.m. UPDATE: The highway has reopened. Crews will be out later tonight when the traffic is lighter to finish cleanup.

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YOLO COUNTY (CBS13) — An overturned big rig has closed northbound Interstate 5 in Yolo County.

A bit of a puzzle for recovery workers. They've been trying to flip the bed for about an hour. pic.twitter.com/lBs8nXO2Rv
— Drew Bollea (@Drew_WCCB) August 26, 2016

The truck was hauling wood paneling when it turned over on Friday afternoon. The paneling was strewn throughout the median after the accident.

Top is now upright. Still a lot of clean up to be done. Gallons of fluid on the road and shoulder. pic.twitter.com/fA5lGeNWNR
— Drew Bollea (@Drew_WCCB) August 26, 2016

The truck driver suffered minor injuries.