A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near State Route 156 in Prunedale, CA. The incident took place around 8:39 PM and involved a silver SUV and a light-colored pickup truck. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the silver SUV was found to be undriveable due to damage. A tow truck was called to remove the vehicle, which was unable to activate its lights, posing a potential hazard for other drivers. Witnesses reported that several individuals were attempting to alert oncoming traffic by flashing lights and standing in the roadway.
Additionally, there were reports of gas and oil leaking from the damaged SUV, which was smoking at the time of the incident. Emergency responders quickly notified the fire department to address the potential fire hazard.
Traffic flow was affected as the right lane was closed while crews worked to clear the scene and ensure safety for all motorists. The situation was managed effectively, with no injuries reported, and the road was expected to reopen shortly after the vehicles were removed.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as cleanup efforts continue.