A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near Abbott in Salinas, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 4:01 AM when emergency services arrived on the scene to assess the situation. A black sedan and a gray sedan were involved, with one vehicle having spun out and the other stopping to assist.
Initially, both vehicles were partially blocking the roadway, which raised concerns about traffic flow. However, emergency responders worked quickly to clear the scene, and by 4:25 AM, the vehicles were moved out of the way. A tow truck was dispatched to assist in the recovery of the vehicles, and by 4:48 AM, the off-ramp was temporarily blocked for vehicle recovery operations.
While the status of any injuries remains unknown, assessments were ongoing at the time of the last report. Fortunately, the incident did not appear to cause significant traffic delays, as the roadway was cleared efficiently.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as emergency services completed their operations. The prompt response from emergency personnel helped mitigate potential traffic disruptions, ensuring safety for all drivers on U.S. Highway 101.