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What they’re saying on social media about the traffic nightmare

Trucks and vehicles are backed up on Interstate 40 at Essex Road on Saturday, July 27, 2024. (S ...

The traffic nightmare that was unfolding on two Southern California highways, including the main route to Las Vegas, was generating much discussion on social media on Saturday.

Interstate 15, closed by a truck carrying lithium-ion batteries on Friday, was said by a California Highway Patrol officer to be backed up about 15 miles on Saturday with thousands of motorists stranded. Interstate 40 was also jammed up as drivers sought another route.

Here’s what they were saying on social media about the situation:

San Bernardino County Fire was also providing updates:

Drivers who got caught in the mess were also speaking out:

Well-known radio personality JT The Brick was stuck in it as well:

Others were pointing out that perhaps lithium batteries shouldn’t be transported by road in the first place. See Jeremy Ross’ X post in the thread:

Others were live-streaming the traffic chaos:

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