Two killed in I-10 traffic collision involving big rigs just east of Coachella Valley
It happened on the Chiriaco grade at 4:15 a.m. in the freeway's westbound lanes east of Hayfield Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP tells KESQ News Channel 3 that a big rig truck was stopped in the traffic lanes.
An s-u-v was then hit by another big rig semi truck and pushed into the center median where it caught fire.
Traffic was slow in the area as clean-up and an investigation were underway, but there were no major traffic backups.
There was no immediate word on other injuries, names of those involved, or a cause.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates on this breaking news.
