SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – A trash truck overturned Monday afternoon on Ortega Highway near Antonio Parkway, which will close the road in both directions for several hours.
The truck, which was carrying a full load of trash in its open-top rear, was going east around 12:20 p.m. on Ortega Highway when it swerved and overturned for an unknown reason, California Highway Patrol Officer Denise Quesada said.
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Trash spilled onto both lanes of the highway, triggering a SigAlert as officials closed the road in both directions near Antonio Parkway.
Caltrans officials, with the help of the Lake Elsinore Police Department, were expected to assist with the clean-up using construction equipment until at least 6 p.m., if not later.
No one was injured in the crash, Quesada said.
Orange County drivers attempting to get to the Temecula area have been advised to use the northbound 55 freeway to the eastbound 91.
