A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today at the intersection of State Route 111 and East Aten Road in Imperial, California. The incident took place around 5:57 PM, resulting in both vehicles being rendered undriveable. Emergency services responded to the scene due to reports of smoke, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Witnesses described the vehicles involved as a black sedan and a black pickup truck, which collided in the turn lane leading westbound on East Aten Road. Emergency personnel quickly arrived to manage the situation, and fire services were also notified due to the smoke observed by a bystander.
The collision caused traffic disruptions in the area, leading to lane closures to facilitate the response and cleanup efforts. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through this intersection as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
Authorities are currently focused on ensuring the roadway is safe for all drivers and restoring normal traffic flow as soon as possible. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes until the situation is resolved.
The California Highway Patrol is monitoring the area for any further developments related to this incident.