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Photo story: blown tire causes rollover crash
A California Highway Patrol Officer confers with a tow operator at the scene of a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Watsonville Wednesday. The CHP said a male driver was traveling south on Highway 1 around noon in a Rialto recreational vehicle. As he approached Airport Boulevard, a tire blew out, causing the Rialto to swerve from the fast lane across the slow lane and crash through a guardrail before knocking over a tree and turning over on a steep hillside.
Propane truck fire on southbound Hwy 101 closes lanes for hours
The California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire responded to the scene of a propane truck fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon near Morgan Hill that closed lanes of the freeway for hours, according to authorities. Reports of a truck carrying propane that caught fire just south of the Cochrane Road exit came in at approximately 1:24 p.m. Monday, causing the shutdown of all lanes while crews responded. As of 2:40 p.m. CHP officials said one lane of the three-lane portion of the highway was open and southbound traffic is being diverted to Coyote Creek Golf Road. Authorities said all lanes had reopened as of shortly before 4 p.m. and the incident was cleared. There were no reports of injuries.
Firefighters warn of potential risk fireworks pose this July Fourth
As firefighters brace for a busy Fourth of July, they continue to spread an urgent message: Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Fire crews said they are already spread thin as some are fighting fires across the state, but the added mix of potential illegal fireworks and hot temperatures makes it dangerous.
Fines triple for illegal fireworks in Morgan Hill
An extreme heat wave is not the only risk that authorities are cautioning Morgan Hill residents to prepare for this holiday weekend. Illegal fireworks—in addition to posing a fire danger—can result in fines up $1,500 for local violators, Morgan Hill Police said. MHPD has adopted a “zero tolerance”...
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