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I-5 traffic in San Joaquin County snarled due to crash
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Key Points:
- A multi-vehicle crash involving a big rig occurred on northbound Interstate 5 near the Highway 12 off-ramp in San Joaquin County early Wednesday morning, causing heavy congestion.
- The crash, reported around 5:34 a.m., involved four vehicles, including a burnt big rig and a damaged pickup truck, with three other burned-out vehicles observed at the scene.
- All individuals involved sustained only minor injuries and were able to walk away, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
- CHP issued a SigAlert due to extended delays; as of 8:25 a.m., two lanes have reopened while one lane remains closed with no estimated reopening time.
- The big rig driver, Amrit Singh, indicated the crash may have been caused by a lane change, and he assisted others in escaping before the fire spread.
