[UPDATE: Traffic Now Open] Two-Vehicle Traffic Collision with Major Injuries Shuts Down Highway 20 Near Lake Mendocino

Scanner traffic and the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page indicate a major injury traffic collision has occurred near the intersection of State Route 20 and Marina Drive along the northern shore of Lake Mendocino. The lanes were closed to provide time for first responders to extract a party from one of the involved vehicles.

Two air ambulances have been requested to address some of the injured parties.

The CalTrans Quickmap indicates traffic is significantly impacted by the incident with traffic stopped in both directions.

Scanner traffic at one point indicated an elderly male was being treated for major head trauma.

The collision is reportedly between a silver Dodge Ram truck and a red sedan, both experiencing major damage.

UPDATE 12:50 p.m.: The Incident Commander reported that traffic is now open.

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Also, Mendocino County Animal Control has been requested to the scene to pick up dogs associated with the accident.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.

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