ALPINE, CA – Officials closed all lanes on the eastbound side of I-8 in Alpine on Monday night after two 18-wheelers collided near Tavern Road, reports Caltrans San Diego.
CHP has closed all lanes of EB I-8 just east of Tavern near Alpine following a traffic collision involving two semi trucks. Traffic being diverted at Tavern Road. For traffic updates visit https://t.co/pt1qWYJmgc @CaltransHQ pic.twitter.com/T9LI1jcWkD — Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) February 14, 2023
The incident happened sometime before 7:56 p.m. on the eastbound side of the Kumeyaay Highway.
The eastbound lanes of I-8 near Tavern Road remained closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene and investigated the accident. All lanes re-opened by around 1:27 a.m.
Authorities have not yet commented on injuries or how the accident happened. Our bloggers will circle back if we learn more about the circumstances of the wreck.
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