10 Freeway Accident – Semi-Truck Overturns Onto Metrolink Tracks in Rosemead
A semi-truck crashed and overturned onto train tracks alongside the 10 Freeway in Rosemead, California, early Thursday morning, forcing the closure of several westbound lanes and causing traffic disruptions.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported at approximately 3 a.m. near Del Mar Avenue.
Semi-Truck Overturns Onto Train Tracks
The crash involved a large semi-truck that overturned completely, coming to rest on the Metrolink tracks that run alongside the freeway.
Video from the scene showed the big rig lying overturned across the railway area following the collision.
The circumstances leading up to the crash were not immediately clear, and authorities had not released additional details about what caused the truck to leave the roadway.
Westbound 10 Freeway Lanes Closed
The crash resulted in the closure of the carpool lane and two left westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway.
The closures were necessary while authorities and crews assessed the overturned truck and worked around the nearby railway infrastructure.
The CHP indicated that the lane closures were expected to remain in place for approximately four hours.
Motorists traveling westbound through Rosemead were advised to expect delays and exercise caution while crews worked at the scene.
Investigation Underway
Authorities had not immediately provided information about injuries resulting from the crash.
Investigators are expected to examine the scene and determine what led to the semi-truck overturning and ending up on the Metrolink tracks.
Additional information may be released as the investigation continues.
10 Freeway Traffic Impact
The early-morning crash created an additional traffic concern for drivers using the westbound 10 Freeway in the Rosemead area.
With multiple lanes closed, motorists could experience slower traffic and congestion around Del Mar Avenue while the truck recovery operation takes place.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, follow posted traffic restrictions, and give emergency and recovery crews plenty of room to work.
The roadway is expected to return to normal once the overturned semi-truck has been removed and the affected lanes are cleared.
This article is based on preliminary information available Thursday morning. Details about the cause of the crash and any injuries had not been confirmed at the time of publication.