A traffic collision involving an unknown vehicle occurred today at the intersection of Claribel Road and Litt Road in Modesto, CA. The incident was reported around 8:06 PM when the vehicle was found sideways in a canal, making it undriveable. Visibility was limited, with only the vehicle's brake lights visible.
Emergency services responded quickly, and shortly after the initial report, it was confirmed that the vehicle had caught fire. By 8:11 PM, multiple callers indicated that the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames while still in the canal. Firefighters arrived promptly to extinguish the fire, which was reported on the dry bank of the canal.
A tow truck was requested to remove the vehicle once the fire was under control. The status of any injuries remains unknown at this time.
Traffic in the area may have been affected due to the emergency response, and lane closures were likely necessary to facilitate firefighting efforts and vehicle recovery. Authorities are working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.
Residents are advised to avoid the area until the situation is fully resolved.