Northbound 15 Re-Opened After Oil Spill

A truck overturned on Interstate 15 near Mountain View Tuesday afternoon, blocking all northbound lanes with 2,000 pounds of scrap metal and spilled oil.

Update: All lanes were re-opened at about 2:30 p.m.

The accident involved two vehicles on I-15 near the Oceanview Blvd. exit. at about 11:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The spilled oil from one truck prompted a Hazmat team to respond.

Two people were transported to the hospital.

All lanes of the northbound I-15 were closed for about two hours. Officers opened the shoulder to let traffic through during that time, but drivers experienced major delays. CHP also diverted traffic through Ocean View Blvd.

One lane of the southbound I-15 was also closed while authorities cleared the metal from the scene.