A traffic collision occurred today on State Route 84 in Woodside, California, involving at least one vehicle and a sheared utility pole. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where they found that the collision had resulted in blocked lanes, leading to the implementation of traffic control measures.
The incident took place around 3:36 PM, prompting a tow truck to be dispatched for a gray BMW sedan involved in the collision. By 4:26 PM, the California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert, indicating that westbound lanes on State Route 84, east of Sequoia, were blocked due to the incident. One-way traffic control was established to manage the flow of vehicles, and motorists were advised to expect delays.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) was notified about the sheared utility pole and is expected to arrive at the scene shortly to address the situation. The status of injuries remains unknown, and it has not been confirmed whether the vehicles involved are drivable or require towing beyond the initial response.
Drivers in the area are encouraged to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion as emergency crews continue to work on clearing the scene and restoring normal traffic flow.