Semi rollover sends one to hospital, results in milk and diesel spill
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A tanker truck crash on Sunday afternoon resulted in major injuries and resulted in a spill of milk and diesel.
The crash occurred shortly afternoon noon on Sunday on Highway 20 near Harvey Boulevard near Glenhaven.
Reports from the scene said the truck overturned onto its roof and blocked the westbound lane, with debris in the eastbound lane and a tanker detached and in the lake.
The crash resulted in a spill of 100 gallons of diesel and 6,000 gallons of milk, according to the California Highway Patrol’s online reports.
Radio reports indicated one person was transported to a regional trauma center by REACH air ambulance.
Along with the CHP and Northshore Fire, Caltrans also responded, sending units to the scene to set up lights and generators to help with the cleanup.
Traffic delays on the highway were reported for several hours after the crash.
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