Jackknifed semi-truck closes southbound Business 80 ramp, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol said the semi-truck struck a vehicle and jackknifed on a connector ramp before catching fire.
Updated: 9:54 AM PDT Mar 29, 2026
A semi-truck crashed and caught fire this morning, prompting a multi-hour closure of a Business 80 connector ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP’s South Sacramento division said the semi struck a vehicle and jackknifed on the ramp connecting southbound 80 to the westbound lanes of Highway 50. The semi then caught fire. This prompted the closure of the Business 80 and Highway 50 connector ramp and the T Street on ramp to southbound Business 80 Sunday morning. Everyone involved is accounted for, but injuries remain unknown and there is no estimated time of reopening, CHP said. Stay with us as this story develops.See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
A semi-truck crashed and caught fire this morning, prompting a multi-hour closure of a Business 80 connector ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP’s South Sacramento division said the semi struck a vehicle and jackknifed on the ramp connecting southbound 80 to the westbound lanes of Highway 50. The semi then caught fire.
This prompted the closure of the Business 80 and Highway 50 connector ramp and the T Street on ramp to southbound Business 80 Sunday morning.
Everyone involved is accounted for, but injuries remain unknown and there is no estimated time of reopening, CHP said.
Stay with us as this story develops.
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