Caltrans engineers take core samples from the tunnel walls to be analyzed checking the structural safety of the tunnel. An initial analysis showed that the side supports of the tunnel had been "compromised" by the heat of the inferno, but that the roof which supports the main traffic lanes overhead appeared intact. CHP final report that there was 3 people who were killed in the crash that happen on Friday night. Newhall California October 14, 2007.Photo by Gene Blevins/LA Daily News
Note: You can see the rebar expanded and broke the concrete walls
Now they’re saying nine drivers are unaccounted for? Illegals who ran away, or what?
This morning’s commute was quite different than expected. I’m thankful it doesn’t affect me, but most people said the drive through that area was better than a normal day!