Riverside Fire Department

Freeway Incident



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Incident Name: Freeway Incident

Date Reported: 8/29/2021

Time Reported: 1724 Hours

Incident Location: Eastbound 91 Freeway at Downtown Interchange, Riverside, CA 92501

Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards

Type of Incident: Hazardous Material

Incident Number: RIV #21-027455

Control Time: 8/29/2021 at 1952 Hours

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    Chief Officer(s): 1

    Engine Companies: 3

    Truck Companies: 2

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    Ambulance(s): 1

    Firefighter(s): 21

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    Current Situation


    (Recent updates are posted at the top of the Current Situation)

    On Sunday August 29, 2021 at 5:24 p.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department, AMR and CHP responded to the Eastbound 91 Freeway at the Downtown Interchange for an overturned Semi-Truck Tanker carrying milk.  The Tanker Truck was hauling approximately 7,000 gallons of milk.  An unknown quantity spilled onto the freeway and into the storm drain.  The Semi-Truck was the only vehicle involved in the incident.  The Driver of the vehicle was treated on scene and released.  The entire Eastbound 91 Freeway was shut-down for the duration of the incident.

    The Haz-Mat Team along with Riverside County Environmental Health responded to the incident.  CAL-OES was notified of the spill and unknown quantity into the storm drain.  The Towing Company will be handling the clean-up of the Milk on the freeway. 


    Assisting Aid Agencies


  • AMR
  • CAL-OES
  • CAL-Trans
  • CHP
  • Riverside County Environmental Health

  • Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst

    Date / Time Posted: 8/29/2021 2010

    Information Center: 951.237.6310