Big-rig truck accident, oil spill causes southbound lane closures on Highway 101
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- Caltrans District 5 said the southbound lanes of Highway 101 are closed near Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria due to a traffic accident Saturday afternoon.
The traffic incident is said to involve a big-rig truck and oil spill.
Caltrans reported that traffic is backed up along the southbound Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, with additional incidents near Toro Canyon Road.
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Caltrans said emergency responders are on scene.
The southbound lanes of US 101 are closed near Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria due to a traffic incident involving a big-rig truck and oil spill. Traffic backed up with additional incidents near Toro Canyon Road. Caltrans and emergency responders are on scene.@PIOJimShivers pic.twitter.com/76JQk7ClxR
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) February 5, 2022