Perris, CA : A tractor-trailer carrying sand on Interstate 215 crashed into a overpass under construction in Perris on July 15, 2014

A tractor-trailer on Interstate 215 crashed into a overpass under construction in Perris today, causing a bridge to partially collapse and closing the freeway.

The crash occurred about 10:05 a.m. south of Nuevo Road. No injuries were reported in the accident, which caused the big rig to overturn, Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Jennifer Fuhrman said.

Part of the bridge, which is in a construction zone, fell into northbound lanes, and both sides of the freeway were closed, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Authorities estimated the northbound lanes would be closed for 10 to 12 hours for cleanup. The southbound lanes were expected to open sooner, but no time frame was immediately given.

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Northbound lanes closed on 215 Freeway in Perris after big rig crash partially collapses overpass