A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on Interstate 80 West near the Interstate 80 West and State Route 13 South connector in Berkeley, CA. The incident took place at approximately 11:28 AM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
The vehicles involved included a silver Toyota Corolla, a black Hyundai Elantra, and a black pickup truck. Upon arrival at the scene by 11:36 AM, emergency units confirmed that all three vehicles were non-drivable, with one vehicle blocking a lane of traffic. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Emergency services assessed the situation and, by 12:10 PM, reclassified the incident to indicate that it was a traffic collision with no injuries. The black pickup truck was moved to the right-hand shoulder to clear the roadway, while the other vehicles remained at the scene, confirmed to be non-drivable.
The efficient response from emergency services ensured that the scene was cleared by 12:15 PM. Initially, a tow truck was requested for one of the vehicles, but this request was later canceled as the situation was resolved without the need for further towing assistance.
While one lane was temporarily blocked during the response, the collision did not result in significant traffic delays. Motorists in the area were advised to drive cautiously as emergency services worked to clear the scene.
This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the need for quick emergency response in traffic collisions. The California Highway Patrol encourages all drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic laws to prevent accidents on the road.
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