Hazmat Incident Prompts Road Closure In RivCo: Sheriff

COACHELLA, CA — A hazardous materials incident prompted a temporary road closure Thursday morning at an intersection in Coachella, authorities said.

The incident was reported at Cesar Chavez Street and Westerfield Way, where traffic was affected for several hours, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities advised motorists to avoid the area if possible while crews responded to the incident.

Details about the nature of the hazardous materials involved, what prompted the response or whether anyone was injured were not immediately available.