I-680 Reopens After Big Rig Jack-Knifes, Spills Fuel Near Pacheco

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — A five-vehicle collision resulted in the closure of Interstate 680 southbound in the Pacheco area for more than seven hours Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol said.

At 7:43 a.m., CHP Contra Costa was notified of the crash north of Pacheco Boulevard. Two of the involved parties suffered minor injuries in the crash involving a big rig.

The semi-truck collided with the concrete center divide which caused its trailers to become jack-knifed —blocking all southbound lanes of the freeway, the CHP said.

During the crash, the big rig's fuel tank was punctured and diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway.

"The fuel was contained to the roadway and no drainage or wildlife was affected," the CHP said. "With the help of Contra Costa County Fire, Contra Costa County Health Hazardous Materials Unit and Cal Trans, the scene was cleared and lanes were opened at 3 pm."