Semi-Truck Flips On I-880 Freeway, Prompts Traffic Delays: Officials

OAKLAND, CA — Delays are expected on the southbound I-880 Freeway in Oakland after a semi-truck overturned during a crash Monday morning, according to traffic officials.

It's unclear exactly how the crash happened. The California Highway Patrol received a report of the crash just after 11 a.m. on the southbound I-880 at 29th Street, according to 511 SF Bay.

Witnesses reported that the big rig slid across multiple lanes of traffic, according to the CHP.

It appears multiple people were injured during the crash, according to 511 SF Bay, although it's unclear exactly how many or what the extent of their injuries was.

The two right lanes of traffic on the freeway remain blocked off, according to traffic officials, who are warning motorists to avoid the area.

Motorists can expect delays of up to an hour, according to SigAlert.