Update at 8:39am: The CHP reports that Highway 4 has reopened east of Pool Station Road.
Update at 7:23am: The CHP reports that Highway 4 will be closed for at least the next hour to remove debris and fluid from the highway.
Original story posted at 7am: Calaveras County, CA — A stretch of Highway 4 in Calaveras County is closed due to a major crash east of Pool Station Road.
An ambulance was dispatched to the scene and major injuries have been reported. The crash occurred around 6:15am, and CHP Officer Toby Butzler says it is not immediately clear how long Highway 4 will be closed. You will want to avoid the area. The crash involved a red Toyota sedan and white Dodge pickup truck.
This post was last modified on 12/20/2017 9:40 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
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