I-10 lanes reopen after deadly crash near Jefferson in Indio

UPDATE 2:20pm: The CHP said all lanes reopened on eastbound I-10 in Indio after a deadly crash shutdown lanes for hours.

CAL Fire said a semi-truck and two passenger vehicles were involved. One person died at the scene of the crash and another person suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. A third person wasn’t hurt.

Fire crews assisted in the freeway closure and cut a victim from the wreckage.

The eastbound off-ramp is expected to reopen Sunday, according to the CHP.

UPDATE 1:45pm: The California Highway Patrol said two lanes of eastbound I-10 are back open, but the #3 lane and the Jefferson off-ramp in Indio remain closed at this time.

Original Story

An accident on I-10 Eastbound at Jefferson is causing traffic delays.

Viewers who called the newsroom said a white mini van was hit by a big rig just before 7 a.m.

The mini van flipped and is currently upside down on the highway.

California Highway Patrol said all eastbound lanes are closed and a coroner is on the way.

If possible avoid the area.

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