LOS ALTOS HILLS – A crash and chemical spill snarled visitors on Interstate 280 in Los Altos Hills for a lot of Thursday afternoon and early night, in accordance with the California Freeway Patrol.
The incident occurred round 12:45 p.m. within the southbound lanes of the freeway close to Magdalena Avenue, the CHP mentioned. No accidents have been reported.
All southbound lanes have been initially blocked. Round 3:20 p.m., the CHP introduced the No. 4 lane was open.
The spill additionally impacted visitors within the northbound route. Two lanes have been open as of three:40 p.m., in accordance with the Santa Clara County Hearth Division, which was dealing with the cleanup.
Round 7:20 p.m., the CHP introduced the No. 3 and 4 lanes within the southbound route have been open. The opposite lanes have been anticipated to reopen in one other one to 2 hours.
Sodium hypochlorite, or bleach, and hydrochloric acid, or muriatic acid, spilled within the crash, the hearth division mentioned. When mixed, the chemical compounds produce chlorine gasoline.
A number of screens have been used to make sure the security of passing motorists, in accordance with the hearth division.
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Initially Printed: August 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM PDT
