Sacramento, CA (October 2, 2024) – A serious collision between two vehicles in South Sacramento on Tuesday morning left two individuals critically injured, according to officials.

The incident occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Meadowview Road and Amherst Street.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation, but it appears an SUV and a pickup truck were involved. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage.

Sacramento Fire Department crews were required to use specialized equipment to free the occupants from the wreckage.

The injured individuals were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, firefighters reported. Meadowview Road has been closed in both directions as a result of the crash, and authorities advise motorists to use alternate routes until the area is cleared.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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