A multi-vehicle collision occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the State Route 299 off-ramp in Redding, CA. The incident involved three vehicles: a Chevrolet Silverado, a Ford Ranger, and an unidentified vehicle. The collision was reported at approximately 4:22 PM, and emergency services responded promptly to the scene.
The Chevrolet Silverado was confirmed to have no injuries among its occupants, while the status of those in the other vehicles remains unknown. One of the vehicles was found overturned, and there were initial concerns about individuals potentially trapped inside.
Traffic was significantly impacted as emergency crews worked to manage the situation, causing delays for motorists. Tow trucks were requested to assist with the recovery of the vehicles involved.
As the situation was addressed, traffic began to gradually resume, although congestion persisted in the area. By around 5:55 PM, reports indicated that traffic was backed up significantly, extending to nearby locations.
Motorists are advised to use caution and consider alternate routes to avoid delays. The California Highway Patrol is monitoring the situation as traffic flow improves.