Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
I was caught up in the chaos that unfolded on the freeway connecting California to Las Vegas after a truck hauling batteries crashed, resulting in a 9-hour shutdown on a scorching Friday afternoon. The temperatures soared to around 110 degrees, creating a nightmarish situation for countless travelers like myself who were caught in the traffic snarl. I had plans to head to Vegas so my wife could attend a Mariah Carey concert, but little did I know that my 4-hour trip would turn into a 10-hour odyssey filled with frustration and delays.
As traffic was rerouted at Barstow to the 40E and then to the 95N, the sheer volume of vehicles on the road quickly turned the 40 into a chaotic mess.… Continue reading