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Overturned Big-Rig Closes Hwy 4 East Of Discovery Bay

DISCOVERY BAY (CBS SF) -- State Highway 4 was closed in both directions Thursday afternoon just east of Discovery Bay due to an injury accident involving an overturned big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The overturned big-rig was reported at about 2:45 p.m. just west of Old River Bridge in unincorporated Contra Costa County.

Upon the arrival of CHP and emergency personnel, authorities saw the solo big-rig crash was blocking the entire roadway. The big rig had also spilled some oil but not enough for it to be considered a hazardous material incident.

The male driver of the big rig was the only person on the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.

The road remained closed for almost 6 1/2 hours before the truck was removed. The highway was reopened at about 9:30 p.m.

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