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Placer County
Coverage of Placer County in the Nexus archive.
- Pig-filled big rig crashed and tipped over on I-80 in Placer County, crews work to corral
A big rig carrying 45,000 pounds of pigs crashed and overturned, blocking both westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Colfax in Placer County overnight Tuesday. Crews worked to clear the scene.