Crash Knocks Down Power Lines, Sparks Brush Fires in Novato; Several US-101 Lanes Reopen
US-101 & CA-37
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- A crash involving downed power lines and a fire led to the closure of Highway 101 and Highway 37 in both directions near South Novato Boulevard in Marinwood, California. Traffic is at a standstill, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
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Several lanes of US-101 have since reopened. However, Novato police are urging drivers to avoid the area, with several nearby ramps still shut down as emergency crews work the scene.
PG&E reports more than 6,000 customers are without power in the area.
Motorists in the area were instructed to stay in their vehicles due to the downed power lines.
A crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday where Highway 101 and 37 meet at South Novato Boulevard, bringing down power lines and sparking small brush fires.
A Citizen user shows video of traffic at a standstill in the area. Expect delays and plan an alternate route.
Incident reported at Marinwood Bus Pad.
Several lanes of US-101 have since reopened. However, Novato police are urging drivers to avoid the area, with several nearby ramps still shut down as emergency crews work the scene.
PG&E reports more than 6,000 customers are without power in the area.
Motorists in the area were instructed to stay in their vehicles due to the downed power lines.
A crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday where Highway 101 and 37 meet at South Novato Boulevard, bringing down power lines and sparking small brush fires.
A Citizen user shows video of traffic at a standstill in the area. Expect delays and plan an alternate route.
Incident reported at Marinwood Bus Pad.
Several lanes of US-101 have since reopened. However, Novato police are urging drivers to avoid the area, with several nearby ramps still shut down as emergency crews work the scene.
PG&E reports more than 6,000 customers are without power in the area.
Motorists in the area were instructed to stay in their vehicles due to the downed power lines.
A crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday where Highway 101 and 37 meet at South Novato Boulevard, bringing down power lines and sparking small brush fires.
A Citizen user shows video of traffic at a standstill in the area. Expect delays and plan an alternate route.
Incident reported at Marinwood Bus Pad.
Several lanes of US-101 have since reopened. However, Novato police are urging drivers to avoid the area, with several nearby ramps still shut down as emergency crews work the scene.
PG&E reports more than 6,000 customers are without power in the area.
Motorists in the area were instructed to stay in their vehicles due to the downed power lines.
A crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday where Highway 101 and 37 meet at South Novato Boulevard, bringing down power lines and sparking small brush fires.
A Citizen user shows video of traffic at a standstill in the area. Expect delays and plan an alternate route.
Incident reported at Marinwood Bus Pad.
Several lanes of US-101 have since reopened. However, Novato police are urging drivers to avoid the area, with several nearby ramps still shut down as emergency crews work the scene.
PG&E reports more than 6,000 customers are without power in the area.
Motorists in the area were instructed to stay in their vehicles due to the downed power lines.
A crash occurred just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday where Highway 101 and 37 meet at South Novato Boulevard, bringing down power lines and sparking small brush fires.
A Citizen user shows video of traffic at a standstill in the area. Expect delays and plan an alternate route.
Incident reported at Marinwood Bus Pad.
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Cleared up now, was a painful drive
Pulse reports accident at 9:30 by vintage mall.
Is this accident in Petaluma?
Is that north or south bound?
North bound
Cleared up now, was a painful drive
Pulse reports accident at 9:30 by vintage mall.
Is this accident in Petaluma?
Is that north or south bound?
North bound
Cleared up now, was a painful drive
Pulse reports accident at 9:30 by vintage mall.
Is this accident in Petaluma?
Is that north or south bound?
North bound
Cleared up now, was a painful drive
Pulse reports accident at 9:30 by vintage mall.
Is this accident in Petaluma?
Is that north or south bound?
North bound
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Cleared up now, was a painful drive
Pulse reports accident at 9:30 by vintage mall.
Is this accident in Petaluma?
Is that north or south bound?
North bound