Update at 4:30 p.m.: The CHP reports a tow crew has removed the debris from a two-vehicle wreck that was blocking the southbound lane of Highway 49. Officers had been directing one-way traffic control for about 15 minutes. There is no word on injuries at this time. (Further crash details are below.)
Original post at 4:16 p.m.: Columbia, CA — The CHP is on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 49 near Springfield Road that is backing up traffic.
Emergency personnel is directing one-way traffic as the wreckage is blocking the southbound lane. There is no word on injuries at this time but an ambulance has been called to the scene.
This post was last modified on 04/21/2017 4:39 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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