Lanes Along Hwy 166 Closed After Two Semi-Trucks Collide

Michael Yu

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Firefighter crews are on the scene of a crash involving two semi trucks on highway 166 east of Pine Canyon.

Authorities say the collision happened at 9:50 pm Monday night and involved an offset head-on crash between the big rigs.

Two people were evaluated at the scene for minor injuries, but neither was taken to the hospital.

Highway 166 is currently closed in both directions as crews work to clear the trucks and contain a small fuel leak.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no other injuries have been reported.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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