Overturned Truck Will Block Highway 101 In Gilroy Through Evening

GILROY — Southbound traffic on Highway 101 will remain shut down into Monday evening after a fuel tanker overturned and leaked fuel onto the highway. As of 2:30 p.m., the roadway was expected to stay closed for another four to six hours.

Traffic is being diverted at East San Martin Avenue to Monterey Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Drivers are urged to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

A hazardous materials team responded to offload the flammable liquids to another tanker once the tanker involved in the crash was stabilized.

The rollover was reported around 11:30 a.m. Monday.

Bay City News service contributed to this report