A traffic collision occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near State Route 198 in Coalinga, CA, involving at least one vehicle with deployed airbags. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, which was reported around 2:41 PM. The California Highway Patrol later classified the situation as a traffic collision with unknown injuries.
In addition to the collision, there were reports of a fire on the northbound side of the highway, although it remains unclear if this fire was connected to the traffic incident. Emergency crews, including units from Cal Fire, were dispatched to investigate both situations. By 3:09 PM, responders confirmed the collision was located on the right-hand side of the southbound lanes.
Traffic in the area was affected as emergency services worked to clear the scene, which took approximately 35 minutes from the initial report. Drivers were advised to exercise caution and expect delays while passing through the area.
As the situation develops, further updates will be provided to keep the public informed about traffic conditions and any necessary detours.