Traffic severely backed up on SB I-5 near SMF after fiery big rig crash
SACRAMENTO – A big rig crash and resulting fire had southbound Interstate 5 closed near the Sacramento International Airport early Monday morning.
The crash happened a little after 3:30 a.m. near Airport Boulevard.
Here is a look at the backup on SB I-5 following that big rig crash... these drivers have been stuck for hours. @CBSSacramento @GoodDaySac https://t.co/UmYnLmheCX pic.twitter.com/5b4Ozpp1l1
— Dina Kupfer (@DinaKupfer) January 23, 2023
Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but a big rig hit a freeway sign. The big rig then caught fire.
California Highway Patrol says the big rig driver suffered major burns.
I-5 was closed to southbound traffic in the area and drivers were diverted onto nearby surface streets through the morning commute hours. The roadway full reopened shortly before 5 p.m.