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Overturned Dump Truck on I-680 Near Dublin Causes Major Traffic Disruption

Cleanup efforts continue into Thursday evening after a truck spilled dirt across both sides of the freeway, with no timeline for reopening lanes provided.

Major delays expected on I-680 near Sunol due to a big-wheeler crash. 
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Overview

  • A dump truck overturned near the Andrade Road exit on I-680 at 9:34 a.m. Thursday, spilling thousands of pounds of dirt onto both sides of the freeway.
  • The crash caused significant traffic delays, and drivers have been advised to take alternate routes such as I-880 and Highway 238.
  • Authorities confirmed that the crash resulted in a few injuries, though details about their severity remain unclear.
  • Cleanup operations are ongoing, with Caltrans potentially assisting, but no estimated time for reopening the affected lanes has been announced.
  • The incident underscores broader challenges in managing traffic disruptions and emergency responses on Bay Area freeways.