5 People Hurt in 9-Vehicle Collision on Highway 58 [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (June 18, 2022) On Thursday, 5 people suffered injuries in a 9-vehicle collision on Highway 58.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the multi-vehicle crash happened at around 4 p.m. near South H Street.

Reports say that a semi-truck carrying hay overturned and caught fire.

Moreover, officials say that the crash involved a total of 3 big rigs and 6 other vehicles.

Paramedics say that 2 people sustained serious injuries, including one of the semi-truck drivers.

Furthermore, rescuers transported a total of 5 people to the hospital.

Authorities say that alcohol or drugs are not factors in the crash.

Officials are still investigating the incident and have not released additional details pertaining to the crash.

As always, it is important to always pay attention to your surroundings whenever driving. This, and abiding by all the driving laws as well as following all the road signs are simple ways to practice defensive driving. Defensive driving can lessen the chance of serious road accidents happening.

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Injured in Traffic Collision

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