A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today at approximately 4:50 PM on State Route 70 (SR 70) at Deadwood Road in Oroville, CA. The incident involved a red Jeep Wrangler and a gray Jeep Latitude, both of which required owner-requested towing.
Emergency response units quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. Traffic management was implemented, resulting in lane closures along SR 70. This led to delays for motorists traveling through the area as emergency personnel worked to clear the roadway and facilitate the exchange of information between the vehicle owners.
By 5:07 PM, both vehicles were moved to the right-hand side of the road, allowing for some traffic flow to resume. However, congestion persisted as responders continued to manage the scene. A tow truck was requested to assist with the removal of the vehicles, further impacting traffic conditions.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes to avoid potential backups. The swift response from emergency services helped to control the situation and minimize disruption to traffic flow.
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