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Tesla, big rig crash on Bay Bridge snarls traffic

A collision involving a Tesla and a big-rig truck added to difficult commute conditions leaving San Francisco Wednesday.

The Bay Bridge, in San Francisco, on Thursday, July 6, 2023. | Jeremy Chen/The Standard
A multi-vehicle crash snarled Bay Bridge traffic during rainy weather conditions Wednesday. | Source: Jeremy Chen/The Standard

A Tesla and a big rig truck crash added to slow rainy morning commute conditions on the Bay Bridge out of San Francisco Wednesday.

Around 8 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of the collision in the eastbound Interstate 80 lanes just west of the Treasure Island off-ramp.

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When officers arrived, they found a white Honda, a black Tesla and the big rig truck blocking two of the lanes.

San Francisco firefighters also responded, aiding at least one person who suffered minor injuries.

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The CHP issued an alert advising drivers to avoid the area or budget extra time for their commute and cleared all lanes by 8:50 a.m.

Traffic appeared to be flowing normally on the bridge by 10 a.m.

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