The Riverside County Fire reported this morning that a two-vehicle crash occurred on the intersection of Menifee Rd and Wickerd Rd. The department received the call at 7:00am. One person was trapped inside and had to be extricated.

CBS News covered the accident, and went on to add that it created a 50-gallon diesel spill, along with transmission and radiator fluid...

Meanwhile, crews worked to contain at least 50 gallons of diesel fuel, as well as transmission and radiator fluid.

The road was never sealed, allowing the fluids to seep into the soil, the CHP reported.

One person had to be taken to a trauma center.

Menifee Road was closed indefinitely at Scott Road on the south end and Garbani Road on the north, the CHP said.

Labels: Traffic Accidents