.
Feedback

Update: All Lanes Reopened on Southbound I-880 in Union City

A tow truck driver heading north lost control and drove into southbound traffic at 10:30 a.m. this morning.

All lanes are now reopened on Southbound I-880 in Union City after a three-vehicle accident snarled traffic for nearly two hours.

The accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. when a tow truck driver traveling northbound on I-880 lost control of the vehicle and drove into the southbound lanes, the Fremont Argus reports.

The tow truck crashed into a silver Honda Accord and another vehicle.

Only minor injuries were reported.

According to the CHP website, a blocked left lane was cleared at about 12:20 p.m.

The pileup caused traffic delays in both directions. An hour after the accident, KCBS reported backups in the southbound direction from A Street in Hayward and northbound delays from Decoto Road in Fremont.

The traffic alert has since been lifted.

Related:

  • Traffic Messes: The Worst and Most-Improved

-----

Like Fremont Patch  | Follow Fremont Patch | Like Newark Patch  | Follow Newark Patch  | Like Union City Patch  | Follow Union City Patch 

Don December 27, 2012 at 10:54 pm
I got on 880 North at about 12:30 headed to Oakland. South bound was stop and go at least to Davis and 238 over 880 was stopped.
Lisa Kphotoalbums December 28, 2012 at 04:03 am
There were a total of 7 vehicles involved. I was coming out of Best Buy moments after it happened...cars were in several places. Tow truck was still on the median, on top a red pickup, three other vehicle with major damage were ahead of them. Two other cars were parallel to the original two trucks. Don't know how many other behind them had fender benders due to the sudden stop; The concrete median exploded when hit knocking LARGE chunks two big for most to lift out of the road...some landing all the way onto emergency lane on Best buy side.
CHP, fire and ambulance came and guided traffic through....a couple tried to Run over the concrete as if it was dirt...didn't sound so good on their undercarriage.

Newsletter & Alerts

Get the best stories each day and important breaking news

Subscribe

Not from Union City Patch? Find your Local Patch »

Note Article
Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
Nika Megino (Editor) May 30, 2013 at 10:45 am
When is Kid's Night Out?
Pacific West Gymnastics June 8, 2013 at 09:18 am
Hey Nika, Sorry for the delay. We offer Kid's Night Out 1 to 2 times per month. We have oneRead More tonight, actually! Our full schedule is on our website (http://pacwestgymnastics.com/camps-events/kids-night-out/). Thanks!