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Jackknifed big rig jams Interstate 80 traffic in Solano County

Jackknifed big rig jams Interstate 80 traffic in Solano County
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Jackknifed big rig jams Interstate 80 traffic in Solano County
A big rig that jackknifed after a crash Thursday afternoon has caused a large traffic backup in Solano County. (Video above: Top headlines for Aug. 4, 2022)The crash involving several other vehicles was reported around 3:15 p.m. at the Manuel Campos Parkway onramp near Fairfield. Traffic is backed up from Vacaville to Fairfield, according to traffic maps.The Fairfield Fire Department said seven people were injured. Of those seven, three of them were sent to a local trauma center.It is unknown what caused the crash.Lanes have since reopened.

A big rig that jackknifed after a crash Thursday afternoon has caused a large traffic backup in Solano County.

(Video above: Top headlines for Aug. 4, 2022)

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The crash involving several other vehicles was reported around 3:15 p.m. at the Manuel Campos Parkway onramp near Fairfield. Traffic is backed up from Vacaville to Fairfield, according to traffic maps.

The Fairfield Fire Department said seven people were injured. Of those seven, three of them were sent to a local trauma center.

It is unknown what caused the crash.

Lanes have since reopened.