A traffic collision involving multiple vehicles occurred early this morning on State Route 263 near Anderson Grade Road in Yreka, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 4:56 AM, prompting a rapid response from emergency services, including units from the California Highway Patrol and the local fire department.
Upon arrival at the scene at 5:05 AM, responders observed several vehicles involved in the collision. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, allowing emergency personnel to focus on clearing the roadway. By 5:07 AM, the California Highway Patrol confirmed that there were no injuries, which helped streamline the response efforts.
Initially, a tow service was requested shortly after the incident was reported, but this request was canceled at 5:08 AM. However, by 5:11 AM, a tow service was requested again for vehicle recovery, indicating that assistance was needed to clear the vehicles from the roadway. As recovery operations began, the roadway was blocked to ensure the safety of both responders and passing motorists.
The blockage lasted until approximately 6:12 AM when recovery efforts were underway. By 8:09 AM, a police unit confirmed that all lanes were open, allowing traffic to resume normal flow. The last emergency unit cleared the scene shortly after at 8:10 AM, marking the conclusion of the incident.
While the exact number of vehicles involved in the collision has not been disclosed, the effective response from emergency services ensured that the situation was managed efficiently, minimizing disruption to traffic and ensuring public safety.
Motorists traveling in the area earlier this morning experienced delays due to the incident, but the prompt actions of the California Highway Patrol and fire department helped to clear the roadway and restore normal traffic conditions.
For those traveling on State Route 263, this incident serves as a reminder to remain vigilant and cautious, especially during early morning hours when visibility may be reduced.