Sources confirm that an incident involving an overturned semi-trailer occurred on The Old Road, just north of Sloan Canyon. The accident happened around 11:36 AM, leading to the closure of the southbound 5 Lake Hughes off-ramp for approximately four hours.According to reports, the heavy-duty vehicle was compromised, causing a high voltage line to be disturbed and a stop sign to be uprooted. Out of precaution and to manage the situation, the local fire department was promptly alerted.The California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers present ensured the situation was handled efficiently, with no injuries reported from the incident. Officials also requested the help of Velocity Tow, who estimated it would require nearly two hours to upright the capsized vehicle.Following the incident, measures were taken to restore the affected infrastructure. Coordination with the electric company, Edison was made to address the high voltage line issue, with a hard closure requested and later put into effect.Simultaneously, CHP officers efficiently managed the traffic situation by issuing a SigAlert to notify the public about the temporary road closure, allowing motorists time to make alternative travel plans.By 1:47 PM, the electric company was on the line, providing an estimated arrival time to assess the situation and begin necessary reparations. In summary, the incident was handled promptly and professionally by relevant authorities, with most of the disruption cleaned up within four hours, reducing the impact on local traffic.
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