A significant traffic collision involving three to four vehicles occurred on Interstate 80 East near the Interstate 580 West interchange in Albany, CA, today at approximately 9:48 PM. The incident involved a white Chevrolet Volt and resulted in all vehicles blocking the second lane of the highway. Emergency services promptly responded to the scene, where reports indicated a fire affecting multiple lanes.
By 9:52 PM, the situation escalated to a four-vehicle incident, obstructing the middle lanes of the highway. Fire crews were dispatched to manage the fire, which was reported to be blocking lanes one, two, and three. An ambulance was also requested to provide assistance.
Multiple tow trucks were called to the scene to clear the vehicles involved in the collision. The first tow request was canceled shortly after, but additional tow trucks were still needed to assist with the removal of the vehicles.
As of now, the final disposition of injuries remains unknown. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, as traffic delays and lane closures are expected to continue while emergency services work to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.