A serious traffic collision occurred today at the intersection of Watt Avenue and Karl Drive in North Highlands, CA, involving a Ford vehicle and an unidentified vehicle. The incident was reported at approximately 4:45 PM when crash detection was activated for the Ford. Emergency services were quickly alerted to the situation, which involved parties trapped inside the vehicles and a subsequent fire.
By 4:47 PM, it was confirmed that the Ford had collided with the unknown vehicle, blocking the second and third lanes of traffic. Emergency responders arrived promptly to manage the situation and assist those trapped. The fire, which ignited shortly after the collision, heightened the urgency of the response.
Tow trucks were dispatched to remove the damaged vehicles from the roadway. At least one vehicle was confirmed to have been towed due to significant damage, while the status of the unidentified vehicle remains unclear.
Traffic in the area was impacted as lanes were closed to facilitate emergency response and vehicle removal. Authorities worked diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. The report does not confirm any injuries, but the seriousness of the incident prompted a swift response from multiple emergency units.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the situation is fully resolved.