Traffic is backed up on eastbound Interstate 10 after a semi-truck overturned and caught fire in Banning early Friday morning.

The Inland Empire Traffic Report says motorists should expect delays of up to an hour due to the crash. A traffic report on Google Maps shows a backup nearly to Beaumont.

The crash occurred near the intersection of 8th Street and I-10 at around 2:31 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. No injuries have been reported.

A Sigalert has been issued and extended until at least 8:30 a.m.

Sam Morgen covers the city of Palm Springs for The Desert Sun. Reach him at smorgen@gannett.com .

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