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Massive Pileup on Highway 99 Shuts Down Central California Freeway

Tulare County,CA – February 1,2026 – A ‍significant multi-vehicle collision brought traffic to a standstill on ⁣Highway 99 ⁣in tulare County,California,on Saturday. The ⁢incident,triggered by dense fog,involved approximately 59 vehicles and resulted in the closure of a three-mile stretch⁣ of the highway for ‍over five hours.

details of the Incident

The california Highway Patrol ‍(CHP) responded to ‍multiple reports of collisions beginning around 8:17 a.m. in‍ both the northbound and southbound lanes of‍ Highway 99,‍ near⁣ Avenue 24 and ⁤the Kern County line [3]. The ⁣initial crash quickly escalated as visibility plummeted due to extremely foggy⁤ conditions. While initial reports suggested up to ⁤150 vehicles were involved [1], the CHP confirmed 59 vehicles were directly impacted.

Injuries and Response

Fortunately, injuries sustained in the pileup were reported as mild to moderate. Several individuals ⁣were transported to local hospitals for medical attention