Multi-Vehicle Crash Disrupts Traffic on US-101 in Novato
A car crash causing injuries, fire, and downed power lines occurred on US Highway 101 near Highway 37 in Novato, disrupting traffic for approximately two hours on Thursday morning.
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A significant traffic disruption occurred on US Highway 101 near the Highway 37 interchange in Novato on Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle collision. The crash, which took place on Thursday morning, resulted in injuries, a fire, and downed power lines, causing traffic delays for approximately two hours.
Emergency services responded to the scene following the incident. The severity of the injuries sustained in the crash was not immediately specified. The fire department addressed the resulting fire, and utility crews were on site to manage the downed power lines, which posed additional hazards and contributed to the traffic disruption.
The collision significantly impacted traffic flow on US Highway 101 in the vicinity of the Highway 37 junction. Motorists experienced delays as authorities worked to clear the scene, attend to those involved, and restore normal conditions. The duration of the traffic disruption was approximately two hours. Further details regarding the cause of the crash or the number of vehicles involved were not immediately available.
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