Semi carrying lumber overturns, closing roadway in Merced County
The California Highway Patrol is on scene of a solo crash in Merced County that has closed a roadway on Friday morning.
A semi overturned and is blocking northbound State Route 59 at Lewis Street in Snelling, according to a CHP Merced Facebook post.
According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page, the semi was carrying lumber. The crash was first reported at about 10 a.m.
There were no injuries as a result of the crash, CHP Merced said in a Facebook post.
The northbound lane of Route 59 is blocked between Green Road and Lewis Road while CHP officers, fire personnel and tow crews work to remove the overturned trailer and clear the roadway.
There was no timetable for when the roadway might reopen. Drivers can expect delays and are advised to use an alternate route, CHP said.
