Extreme winds blow over at least seven semis in Inland Empire
California transportation officials are urging drivers to use caution after high winds blew over several semi trucks on Monday and Tuesday.
Big rigs knocked over by gusty winds this morning in Ontario along I-15 and elevated transitions to I-10 and I-60. @latimesphotos @LANow @latimes pic.twitter.com/XyyE5ly7Lu
— Irfan Khan عرفان (@latfoto) February 11, 2020
On Tuesday morning, Caltrans reported seven blown-over trucks in the Inland Empire area.
Six trucks now overturned in the Inland Empire. SB 15 connector to EB 10 closed. NB 15 to WB 10 closed. Overblown semis. Semis advised NOT to TRAVEL. pic.twitter.com/ub4qVZLrhB
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) February 11, 2020
New overturned semi EB 60 to SB 15 connector closed. Sigalert Eastvale.
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) February 11, 2020
Caltrans issued an advisory for trucks to stay away from I-15 in the Fontana/Devore area.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
The National Weather Service San Deigo reported wind gusts of 50 to 70 m.p.h.
Caltrans also reported multiple blown-over trucks on I-15 on Monday and urged drivers to steer clear.
Overblown semi on NB 15 north of Duncan Canyon. Avoid travel during high winds. pic.twitter.com/b7WEyrPT3V
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) February 10, 2020
Motorists are advised to steer clear of semis and high loads. Avoid travel during high winds. #Caltrans8 pic.twitter.com/Hf07B1qknS
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) February 10, 2020