HWY 62 reopens after truck crashes into semi hauling military tank
An injury crash involving two big rigs — one of which was hauling a military tank vehicle — blocked several freeway lanes just north of Desert Hot Springs on Monday morning.
The collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. on westbound state Route 62, just north of Indian Canyon Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. A SigAlert was issued at 10:45 a.m.
Traffic was reduced to one lane, according to a CHP incident log, which also indicated that one person was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs for treatment of moderate injuries. Officers reopened the highway to traffic at about 12 p.m. after the wreck was cleared from the road.
Traveling on the road? Check for the cheapest gas prices around the Coachella Valley More: Today’s Top Stories
More: I-Team and Stands for You investigations
Find us on Facebook: KESQ News Channel 3 & CBS Local 2
Follow us on Twitter for breaking news updates: @KESQ & @Local2
We’re on Instagram! @KESQ_News_Channel_3 & @CBSLocal2
Noticias en español: Telemundo 15
