A big rig hauling electric vehicle batteries crashed off Interstate 80 near the California-Nevada border Monday morning.

The crash happened along westbound I-80, near Hirschdale Road.

Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but the big rig ended up off of shoulder with its trailer flipped over onto its side.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Unplanned Charging Stop ⚡️⚠️ Westbound I-80 near Hirschdale is in low power mode after a big rig... Posted by CHP - Truckee on Monday, August 11, 2025

California Highway Patrol says the big rig was hauling Tesla batteries, which officers say will complicate the clean-up effort.

Drivers heading from the Nevada border to Truckee are being advised to expect significant delays. Mapping shows that the drive from Verdi to Truckee will take around 40 minutes as

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