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Overturned Tanker Shuts Southbound U.S. 101 Near Hellyer in San Jose

CHP cites a collision with a pickup slowing for flooding as the trigger for a hazmat response.

Overview

  • All southbound lanes remain closed near Hellyer Road as crews clear a significant fuel spill and recover the rig.
  • Caltrans projects a late‑afternoon reopening, with southbound traffic diverted at the Yerba Buena Road off‑ramp.
  • CHP says the tractor‑trailer, which carried two 4,000‑gallon tanks, failed to stop in time for the slowing pickup.
  • The tanker driver was taken to a hospital for evaluation, while the pickup driver was uninjured.
  • Flooding has also closed portions of Highways 87 and 85 in San Jose, adding to holiday travel disruptions.