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Update at 10:20am: The CHP reports that one-way traffic control operations are in place due to a logging truck incident on Highway 49 near Dane Court. Be prepared for continued delays. The earlier crash on Union Hill Road near Shaws Flat Road is now cleared.
A special thank you to our community partner Frank Towler for emailing photos.
Original story posted at 8:26am: Sonora, CA — The CHP reports that a pair of significant traffic accidents have occurred this morning outside of Sonora.
The first incident occurred on Highway 49 near Dane Court near the northern edge of the City of Sonora limits. A logging truck has reportedly lost its load. No injuries have been reported, but Caltrans is responding to assist.
There was also a head-on crash on Union Hill Road near Shaws Flat Road involving two pickup trucks. An ambulance is responding to that incident. Travel with caution in the area.
This post was last modified on 01/18/2022 10:26 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
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