Friday traffic at the intersection of Blue Oaks Boulevard and Diamond Creek Boulevard in Roseville came to a sudden halt when a garbage truck overturned, spilling gasoline and other hazardous materials across the roadway. Emergency crews quickly shut down the entire junction, blocking vehicle lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalks while fire and police teams moved in to secure the scene. Officials urged the public to steer clear of the area and be ready for closures to drag on while cleanup and hazard mitigation continued.
Official Advisory and Response
According to a Roseville Fire Department Facebook post relaying a Roseville Police Department traffic advisory, crews were handling a “high-level single-vehicle accident” after the garbage truck tipped at the intersection. The advisory stated that westbound Blue Oaks from Diamond Creek was shut down while police and fire units coordinated a hazmat response. Emergency personnel closed the area to both vehicles and pedestrians so crews could contain leaking fuel and scattered debris.
Road Hazards and Timeline
Updates about the incident, officials said, would be shared through the same Roseville Fire Department post, and authorities cautioned that the closures were expected to be lengthy. Crews worked to remove the spilled fuel and upright and clear the overturned truck while specialized teams assessed environmental and public safety risks. Drivers were told to stay away from the intersection until officials determined the roadway was safe to reopen…