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Massive 59-Car Pileup on California's Highway 99 Due to Dense Fog

New York PostFebruary 1, 20263 min26,841 views
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Highway 99 Pileup

  • ⚠️ A massive pileup involving at least 59 vehicles occurred on Highway 99 northbound near Earlimart, California.
  • 🌫️ The incident was attributed to dense fog, significantly reducing visibility on the freeway.
  • 🚨 Both directions of the freeway were shut down as emergency services worked to clear the scene.

Emergency Response

  • 🚒 Kern County Fire Department and other emergency personnel were on scene.
  • 🚑 The extent of injuries was not immediately clear, but the presence of fire and medical services indicated possible injuries.
  • 🚚 The accident involved a mix of vehicles, including semi-trucks and sedans.

Location and Timing

  • 📍 The pileup took place on Highway 99, north of Delano, between Earlimart and Kern County.
  • ⏰ The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning.
  • 🛣️ The freeway is described as a notoriously dangerous stretch in the Central Valley.
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