A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today at the intersection of State Route 29 and Deer Park Road in St. Helena, CA. The incident took place around 3:47 PM and involved a white mini van and a gray SUV. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where it was reported that the gray SUV was emitting smoke and flames, although it was not fully on fire. Both vehicles were safely moved off the roadway, and towing services were called to assist with their removal.
The collision happened when the northbound vehicle collided with the southbound vehicle that was making a left turn. Following the incident, California Fire officials were alerted about the smoke coming from the gray SUV. They later confirmed that there was no active fire at the scene.
Traffic was temporarily affected as emergency responders managed the situation, but the roadway has since been cleared. Authorities confirmed that both drivers were out of their vehicles and accounted for after the incident.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as cleanup efforts continue. The quick response from emergency services ensured that the situation was handled effectively, with no injuries reported and minimal disruption to traffic flow.