Helicopter and first responders on scene of three vehicle crash on Mahoney Road in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A helicopter and first responders are on the scene of a three-vehicle crash near 2605 Mahoney Rd, according to Santa Barbara County Fire.
A single male driver of one of the vehicles was transported for major injuries by ground ambulance to Marian Medical Center in Santa Maria.
County Fire spokesperson Scott Safechuck said heavy extrication was required to help passengers out of the vehicles, and there are multiple ambulances on the scene.
The California Highway Patrol is setting up road closures while first responders help at the scene, according to the CHP incident log.
This accident was first reported at 1:02 p.m. on Thursday.
Traffic Collision - 2600 Blk Mahoney Rd. SMR. Several vehicles involved. Road closed in both directions. Heaven extrication required. SBC & SMRE FD, SBC ASU Copt. 3, ambulances x 2 on scene. Incident is active, more to come. CT1:01pm pic.twitter.com/QnpBVtRn89
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) June 1, 2023
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