Tesla catches fire after crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – A crash and resulting fire caused a big backup on Highway 50 through Sacramento on Wednesday morning.
The crash happened just before 7:30 a.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway, near the 15th Street offramp.
Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but Sacramento Fire crews responded to the scene and found that a Tesla and another vehicle were involved.
Both vehicles caught fire after the crash, with the Tesla being engulfed.
It's unclear if there were any injuries.
Traffic was heavy on eastbound Highway 50 into and through Sacramento for most of the morning.
