Startling Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99 and Highway 180 Leads to Traffic Jam [Fresno, CA]

Major Traffic Jam Reported in Fresno Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 99 and Highway 180

FRESNO, CA (June 23, 2024) – Friday morning, a startling multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 and Highway 180 led to a traffic jam.

The incident happened on Highway 99, south of the Highway 180 interchange.

CHP officers reported that a Ford F-250 traveling northbound on Highway 99 experienced an incident that caused pipes in its towed flatbed trailer to spill into the opposite lanes of traffic.

The pipes caused a southbound Peterbilt tractor-trailer to veer up an embankment and a Freightliner truck to spill diesel fuel onto the highway after colliding with them. Four other vehicles also struck the pipes, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

Investigators praised the quick actions of CHP officers, who managed to contain the leaking diesel fuel before it could enter a water drain. The Fresno Fire Department HAZMAT team was called in to assist with the diesel fuel cleanup.

CHP Officer Hector Carias announced that the westbound Highway 180 connector ramp to southbound Highway 99 has reopened, but the eastbound connector ramp remains closed. 

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes, though the duration of the closure is currently unknown.

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What’s Next after Startling Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99 and Highway 180

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