Overturned cement truck slows traffic on I-10 eastbound

An accident involving an overturned cement truck and a big rig slowed traffic on Interstate 10 near the Jefferson Street exit in Indio, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The accident was reported at 9:18 a.m. CHP issued a sig alert forcing the shutdown of the number one lane at 9:34 a.m.

There is no information on injuries at this time,

The wreckage is expected to be cleared by noon.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest updates on this developing story.

The accident does not appear to be affecting westbound traffic, according to the Cal Trans traffic map.

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