A major injury collision occurred today on southbound Interstate 880 near the Alvarado Niles Road off-ramp in Union City, CA. The incident involved two vehicles, a brown sedan and a black sedan, which collided around 9:27 AM. Emergency services responded promptly, and at least one person was reported to be unconscious but breathing.
The crash resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with lanes one and two blocked as first responders worked at the scene. Towing services were requested, indicating that at least one vehicle was not drivable. By 10:12 AM, all lanes had been cleared, allowing traffic to resume.
Witnesses indicated that the brown sedan crossed multiple lanes prior to the collision, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the crash. The California Highway Patrol classified the incident as a major injury collision, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
Traffic was heavily impacted during the emergency response, and drivers were advised to seek alternate routes. The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation, but authorities are urging drivers to remain cautious and attentive on the roadways to prevent similar incidents in the future.