Vallejo Big rig crash: Highway reopens hundreds of gallons of gasoline spill into water
Tanker rolls over on SR-37 in Vallejo, Oct. 26, 2024
VALLEJO, Calif. - A tanker truck rolled over on SR-37 westbound Saturday afternoon, prompting closure of the highway, according to the Vallejo Fire Department.
The California Highway Patrol reported an accident between the tanker and another car had caused the rollover. Because of the crash, gasoline has started to leak into the nearby water, creating a hazmat situation.
A traffic alert reported the crash occurred around 2:35 p.m., west of Mare Island.
The highway reopened in both directions Sunday around 5:35 a.m. after crews cleaned up the gasoline spill. While exact numbers are unknown, approximately 300 gallons of gasoline spilled.
The drivers of the big rig and car had minor injuries.
Tanker rolls over on SR-37 in Vallejo, Oct. 26, 2024
Bay City News contributed to this report.