Big-rig accidents cause major traffic delays on Hwy 238 and Hwy 24 in Oakland

On Wednesday morning, two separate incidents involving big-rigs caused significant traffic disruptions in the Oakland area. The first incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. when a big-rig crashed and caught fire on the northbound SR-238 connector ramp to I-880 N in San Leandro. This accident resulted in injuries and led to the closure of the connector ramp, with traffic being diverted to southbound I-880. Emergency services responded to the scene, but details regarding the condition of the injured parties remain unclear. Shortly after, at approximately 5 a.m., another collision involving a big-rig was reported on westbound Highway 24 just past the Caldecott Tunnel in Oakland. This incident blocked all lanes of traffic, prompting the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to divert vehicles off to northbound Highway 13. As with the earlier incident, there is no information available about the injuries sustained in this collision. Motorists in both areas are advised to expect significant delays and to seek alternate routes to avoid the affected roadways. The CHP has not provided an estimated time for the reopening of either roadway, leaving commuters uncertain about when normal traffic flow will resume. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges posed by big-rig accidents on major highways, which can lead to extensive traffic delays and pose risks to public safety. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and manage traffic flow as they work to clear the scenes of both accidents.