A traffic incident occurred today on Roop Road in Gilroy, CA, involving two vehicles. One vehicle rolled over and subsequently caught fire, while the other was identified as a solo vehicle. This collision resulted in significant traffic disruptions, leading to lane closures on both sides of the road due to downed power lines and transformer-related hazards.
Emergency services responded quickly, deploying multiple units to manage the scene and implement traffic control measures. The fire was extinguished, but the situation required a hard closure of Roop Road, causing delays and backups for motorists in the area. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) was notified and is currently working to address the power line issues.
As the morning commute progressed, drivers experienced considerable congestion and delays while navigating around the closed sections of the road. Authorities are advising motorists to seek alternate routes until the situation is fully resolved. The scene remains active as emergency personnel work to clear the area and restore normal traffic flow.
This traffic incident underscores the importance of following traffic advisories and exercising caution around emergency response scenes. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the resolution of this incident.