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https://abc7.com/post/nb-15-freeway-closed-between-barstow-baker- after/15105008/
BAKER, Calif. (KABC) -- The northbound 15 Freeway remained closed between Barstow and Baker on Saturday afternoon after a crash involving an
overturned semitruck that resulted in a miles-long traffic backup and
stranded Las Vegas-bound drivers.
The single-vehicle crash was reported shortly before 8 a.m. Friday near
mile marker 113, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department. Whether the driver was seriously injured was unclear.
The truck's payload of lithium ion batteries caught fire as the trailer
lay overturned on the right shoulder. "This product, when involved with
fire, can escalate to a thermal runaway, which requires massive amounts of water to extinguish," the Fire Department said in a statement.
Fire crews managed to get the blaze under control but the batteries
continued to smolder. Investigators said there was still a chance they
could reignite.
Both sides of the 15 Freeway were initially shut down at the scene. Detour routes became available late Saturday night.
"Water has been provided at this location for motorists who are stuck
without water and experiencing other issues due to heat and vehicle
mechanical problems," the Fire Department said. "We are actively
addressing the needs of motorists stuck without water and experiencing
other issues. We strongly recommend that all individuals attempting to
travel northbound divert and seek alternate routes as the closure is
expected to be extended due to the hazmat and suppression operations
related to the truck fire."
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also spoke out about the crash Saturday, saying he's keeping an eye on it.
The high temperature in Baker reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
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