Dangling big rig on Capital City Freeway stalls traffic

Commuters on the southbound Capital City Freeway can expect delays Tuesday afternoon after a big rig crashed into a guardrail.

As of 12:15 p.m., the truck was partially hanging over the overpass near Watt Avenue and a tank was leaking fuel, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

Metro Fire recommends using alternate routes and Caltrans has no estimated time of when the roadway will be clear.

Sacramento Fire Department spokesman Capt. Keith Wade said hazmat crews were on the scene to address the fuel leaking from the truck’s saddle tank.

Metro Fire spokesman Chris Vestal said the collision occurred around 11:50 a.m. above Highway 244 but the cause is still unclear.

He said the rainy weather may have contributed to the collision, but it is still being investigated.

“Wet roads and all that — we want people to slow down,” Vestal said.

One person was transported from the collision with non-life threatening injuries, according to Metro Fire.

One lane on the highway is closed near the scene, according to CHP.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published January 15, 2019 at 1:17 PM.