Major Crash on Highway 246 in Solvang Injures Three
A significant two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 12:42 p.m. on Highway 246, also known as Mission Drive, at the intersection with Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang, California.
The accident involved two cars. One car, driven by a woman, collided with another vehicle carrying a man and a woman. The circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, and authorities are actively investigating the incident.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded promptly to the scene. They found the female driver trapped inside her vehicle. Emergency personnel successfully extricated her, and she was transported by American Medical Response ambulance to Santa Ynez Airport. From there, a helicopter airlifted her to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where she is being treated for critical injuries.
The other two individuals involved, a man and a woman, sustained moderate injuries. They were transported by ground ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for further medical care.
Despite the severity of the crash, traffic lanes remained open. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.
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