Police in Nevada County, the California have shut down a stretch of Interstate 80 eastbound due to a tractor trailer that rolled down an embankment.

The California Highway Patrol posted the following Facebook post on Saturday afternoon.

CHP – Truckee

Traffic Alert:

I-80 eastbound, east of Donner Summit. Expect heavy traffic due to a collision involving a tractor trailer.

Currently we are holding traffic at the Donner Summit Rest Area for the recovery. Should have traffic rolling shortly.

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According to a Caltrans tweet, the road is is expected to be reopened around 2:30 p.m.

The cause of the crash, or the condition of the driver, have not yet been released.