A head-on collision occurred today at the intersection of Live Oak Canyon Road and San Timoteo Canyon Road in Redlands, CA, involving two vehicles: a gray sedan and a white sedan. The incident took place around 2:25 PM, with one of the vehicles ending up on train tracks, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Emergency responders confirmed that airbags had deployed in both vehicles, but there were no reported injuries. Authorities coordinated with Union Pacific Railroad to stop train traffic in the area to ensure safety while the vehicles were cleared from the tracks.
By approximately 2:40 PM, the vehicle that had come to rest on the train tracks was successfully removed, allowing train operations to resume. However, the eastbound lane of Live Oak Canyon Road was temporarily blocked as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the potential dangers associated with traffic collisions. Authorities remind drivers to remain cautious and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Traffic in the area was impacted briefly, but all vehicles involved have been cleared, and normal operations have resumed.