Two northbound lanes of Highway 101 were blocked due to a multiple-vehicle crash near Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed.
The CHP estimates that five or six vehicles were involved in the incident. While there were no reported fatalities as of 7 p.m. Wednesday, one victim was airlifted to a hospital.
A Sig Alert has been issued as a result of the crash, with no estimated time for the lanes to reopen. The cause of the collision and the number of injuries are still unknown.
This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution while navigating busy highways, especially during peak travel times. Further updates on this developing story will be provided as more information becomes available.