A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today at the intersection of East American Avenue and Hill Avenue in Orange Cove, CA. The incident took place around 5:11 PM and involved a gray Toyota Camry, a maroon pickup truck, and a yellow farm tractor.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where one individual was reported to be trapped inside a vehicle. Fire crews from CAL FIRE arrived and successfully extracted the individual. An air ambulance was dispatched, with a landing zone initially set up at the intersection before being relocated to Reedley Airport for safety.
The extent of injuries remains unknown at this time. Traffic in the area was significantly impacted, with lane closures and delays expected as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and assist those involved.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the situation is fully resolved. The California Highway Patrol is managing the incident to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the incident and its impact on local roadways.