@ai6yr the NTSB is now involved
"DETROIT (AP) — A crash and large fire along a California freeway involving an electric Tesla Semi has drawn the attention of federal safety investigators.
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday it’s sending a team of investigators from the Office of Highway Safety mainly to look into fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries. "
A crash and large fire along a California freeway involving an electric Tesla Semi has drawn the attention of federal safety investigators. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday it’s sending a team of investigators mainly to look into fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries. The team will work with the California Highway Patrol to gather details about the collision and the fire response, the agency said in a statement. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Tesla rig was traveling east on Interstate 80 around 3:15 a.m. Monday near Emigrant Gap, northeast of Sacramento. The truck went off the road and collided with trees near the right shoulder. The battery caught fire, spewing toxic fumes and forcing authorities to close the freeway for hours.
I missed this. No update since Friday, but apparently they closed ALL roads into the Mojave National Preserve on Friday -- unclear what the status is this morning.
Mojave National Preserve
July 26, 1:06pm
"All roads into the Preserve are closed due to an accident: Kelbaker North @Baker on I-15, Kelbaker South @ I-40, Essex Rd @ I-40, Nipton Rd @ Ivanpah Rd. These roads will reopen when clear and safe to pass.” Residents will be permitted in. Please share!
NPS File Photo: Not a photo of the ongoing incident." #Mojave #BakerIncident #MojaveNationalPreserve
CHP Barstow 7/28/24 5am
** MAJOR UPDATE / CLOSURE LIFTED
All lanes of northbound I-15 are now OPEN.
I-15 is now fully open and moving across all lanes in both directions of travel.
Crews have worked non-stop through the night to carefully move the hazardous materials container a safe distance away from the roadway. As you resume your travels, take all safety precautions and drive with care to your destination.
Fatality out near the Baker Incident, curious if this was someone who tried an inadvisable shortcut across the Mojave.
CHP: "SOLO VEH T C // BODY IN LNS" at Kelso Rd/Brannigan Mine Rd.
Last story from the Mojave for me tonight, LOL. #BakerIncident
"10:26 PM 2 [3] THERE IS A SEMI BLOCKING THE ROADWAY STUCK IN THE SAND
10:25 PM 1 [2] TRIED TO TAKE A DETOUR FROM THE 15 AND GOT STUCK "
Anne Ominous
AI6YR Ben