You are using an older browser version. Please use a supported version for the best MSN experience.

Previous Next

Tense video shows driver stuck behind large fire on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

ABC 7 San Francisco 1/27/2022 KGO

Video shows fire on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge as cars approach

ABC 7 San Francisco See more videos

What to watch next

SF LGBTQ+ police, mayor say they will not march in Pride Parade San Francisco LGBTQ+ police officers, sheriff deputies and firefighters say they will not march in annual Pride Parade. ABC 7 San Francisco
Authorities ID 2 women fatally struck by taxi cab in SF Officials at the medical examiner's office have identified the two women fatally struck by a taxi cab near San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center. ABC 7 San Francisco
Bay Area gas station charging nearly $8 a gallon A Menlo Park, California gas station is charging nearly $8 a gallon for supreme-grade gasoline as the state's average price tops past $6. ABC 7 San Francisco

UP NEXT

One person died in a fiery collision on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday night, according to California Highway Patrol.

Officials say it a big rig and another smaller car were involved in the crash. It was the person in the smaller car who was killed.

All eastbound lanes of I-580 in the area were closed for hours. Around 10:15 p.m., Caltrans told CHP the bridge was safe and secure.

"The #1 lane is now open as we continue to process and clear the scene. Please use caution while driving through the area. Thank you for your patience," CHP said.

I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge eastbound lanes closed due to a fatal collision. Please use alternate routes. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available pic.twitter.com/GYHGHbElc0
— CHP Marin (@CHPMarin) January 27, 2022

A witness tweeted video of the scene. It showed the view through the front windshield of the car, as the driver and passenger discussed what to do next.

As they approached the tunnel, one says, "I don't want to go in this tunnel if it's on fire... We can't go."

You can see a truck engulfed in flames, an orange mass appearing to take up all the space in the tunnel.

Cars began slowly reversing, as much as possible.

"When you're on the Richmond San Rafael bridge and there's a truck 25 yards in front of you that is engulfed in flames and it keeps exploding," the tweet said.

Further information about the incident is not available at this time.

Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.

Go to MSN Home

AdChoices