Two people are dead after multiple big rigs overturned on Interstate 10 near Cactus City Saturday.
#BreakingNews: 2 people killed after a big rig rolled over on the I-10 near Cactus City. pic.twitter.com/ZTKYSon7Ma
— Melissa (@KMIRMelissa) December 3, 2016
Authorities responded to an overturned semi-truck just after 5 am in the westbound lanes near milepost 10-73, reports the Desert Sun. Both people inside the truck were killed.
Fatality Traffic Collision in Mecca: WB I 10 near Milepost 73. 2 Fatalities. More: https://t.co/YGhLKPSmWw #InterstateIncident
— CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) December 3, 2016
Two other trucks were overturned in the area as well, reports KESQ. Officials are investigating if the rollovers are related and believe the strong winds may have been a factor.
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