San Jose: Overturned Propane Tanker Prompts Freeway Closures

12.21.2018 | 6:30 PM | SAN JOSE – An overturned propane tanker promoted the closure of several area freeways, Friday night.

Authorities responded to reports of an overturned tanker on the northbound I-280 at the transition road to the SR-17 and I-880 around 6:30 PM.

Crews arriving on scene located a big rig hauling a tank carrying approximately 9,000 gallons of liquid propane overturned and blocking the transition road.

The driver of the big-rig was uninjured however fire officials continued to respond in force due to the potential for a spill.

For hours crews worked to upright the tanker truck, prompting the closure of all lanes of the I-280, I-880, and SR-17.

By 3:15 AM lanes were reopened and cleared.

Officials were continuing to investigate the cause of the rollover.

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