Traffic Interrupted on the Bay Bridge! Truck Overturns Due to Strong Winds According to the California Highway Patrol, all lanes on the Bay Bridge were reopened on Tuesday evening, four hours after strong winds caused a large truck to overturn while heading east, just as the afternoon rush hour began. The CHP reported that the four left lanes on the Bay Bridge just east of First Street in San Francisco were blocked. However, passenger vehicles could still travel in the right lane from 4:25 p.m., when the accident occurred, until 8:35 p.m., when all lanes were reopened. The truck driver was able to exit the vehicle and was taken by a passerby to a local hospital with unspecified injuries, according to the CHP. After the truck overturned, CHP officer Mark Andrews said there was only enough space for passenger vehicles to pass, so they are asking all trucks to avoid trying to cross the bridge at this time, as they would only contribute to congestion. Traffic Alert! Truck Overturns Due to Strong Winds on the Bay Bridge The Bay Bridge is experiencing a traffic interruption caused by the overturning of a truck due to strong winds. Strong winds knock over a truck and block lanes on the Bay Bridge. Truck crash on the Bay Bridge affects traffic. A truck overturned on the San Francisco Bay Bridge due to strong winds, blocking lanes. The accident has caused major congestion in the area, and the CHP has asked drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Fortunately, the truck driver was able to exit the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital for medical care. Authorities have warned that safety is their number one priority and that all drivers should follow the instructions of traffic police to avoid more accidents in the area. In addition, drivers are asked to be patient and not attempt to pass through the affected area. This is a reminder of the importance of paying attention to weather and road conditions before driving, especially during the season of strong winds in the Bay Area. The CHP is continuing to investigate the accident and working to fully restore traffic on the Bay Bridge. In summary, a truck overturned on the San Francisco Bay Bridge due to strong winds, causing the closure of all lanes except one. The truck driver was injured and taken to a local hospital. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and follow the instructions of traffic police to avoid more accidents. Originally posted at Abogados de Accidentes