A stretch of the southbound Highway 101 near Gilroy was closed yesterday after a propane truck caught fire, causing delays and traffic diversions for several hours. According to Yahoo News, the incident occurred north of Cochrane Road in Santa Clara County, with firefighters responding to extinguish the blaze and address potential hazards. Images from the scene showed significant damage to the propane truck, with some canisters also visibly affected by the fire.
Reports of the incident began coming in at approximately 1:24 p.m., prompting a complete shutdown of the highway's southbound lanes. By 2:40 p.m., CBS News San Francisco reported that one lane had reopened, with traffic being diverted to Coyote Creek Golf Road, while emergency crews managed the situation. Both reports confirm that all lanes were reopened by around 4 p.m., although the reopening was briefly later than initially announced.
The California Highway Patrol has not provided immediate details regarding the cause of the fire or any injuries that may have occurred. Commuters were advised to avoid the area or expect delays during cleanup and investigations. The swift response from emergency services helped to mitigate further complications, ensuring that traffic could resume as normal in a relatively short period.
