Jack-Knifed Semi Blocks Lanes on I-15 Near SR-78

A jack-knifed semi blocking a highway ramp where southbound Interstate 15 meets State Route 78 has been removed.

It appears the truck and a Ford F-150 pickup truck collided on slick roads around 6:15 a.m. as the semi was heading southbound onto I-15 near Escondido.

A Sig Alert was issued for the area.

Two right lanes were blocked by the wreck.

The driver and passenger of the pickup truck suffered minor injuries.A Hazmat crew was on scene cleaning up some leaked fuel.

Escondido Fire and CalTrans crews were both on scene.

As of 9 a.m., the wreckage was cleared and all lanes were open.

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