Update: Northbound I-680 in San Jose reopens after crash, diesel spill

PIX Now Afternoon Edition 12-13-23

The San Jose Fire Department's hazmat team has cleaned up a large diesel and hydraulic fluid spill caused by a crash that has closed northbound lanes of I-680 near Berryessa Road, officials said.

CHP first reported the collision at around 10:48 a.m. Wednesday morning. There were reports the collision between McKee and Berryessa involved a trailer.

About an hour later, San Jose Fire posted on X that their hazardous materials unit was on the scene cleaning up the spill.

#SJFD’s Hazardous Incident Team is responding to a large diesel and hydraulic fluid spill on 680 northbound near Berryessa Rd. Traffic reduced to two lanes. Expect delays and seek alternate routes, if possible. pic.twitter.com/QCmeN1xHn7
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) December 13, 2023

Traffic in the northbound direction of I-680 was reduced to two lanes with the left lanes remaining closed for several hours.

Officials said all lanes were reopened as of about 2:20 p.m. Drivers should expect residual delays in the area.

Dave Pehling

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