Concord, CA (October 18, 2024) – A traffic collision occurred on Thursday evening on SR-242 South, just south of the Concord Avenue onramp. The incident, reported at approximately 9:48 PM, involved multiple vehicles and resulted in significant traffic delays.
Emergency responders from the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene, where they discovered that the first lane was blocked due to the crash. Reports indicated that the collision involved at least two SUVs, including a white BMW 840i and a gray Subaru SUV, which sustained major front-end damage. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered across the roadway.
As the situation unfolded, authorities issued a SIGALERT, advising drivers to expect delays as they worked to clear the scene. By 10:14 PM, it was confirmed that the first lane remained blocked, and additional assistance was requested to manage the situation. The incident was believed to have caused a chain reaction involving several unknown vehicles, further complicating the response efforts.
At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries, but the investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances that led to this collision.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident, and we hope for a swift resolution and recovery for those involved.
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