On Thursday evening, six individuals were injured following a multi-vehicle crash near Mather Airport in Sacramento County. According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the collision occurred just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Mather Boulevard and Arnold Way, involving a pickup truck and a van. The incident required a response for a mass casualty incident due to the number of people involved, as detailed by KCRA.
Sac Metro Fire officials reported that among the victims, two sustained moderate injuries while the remaining four suffered minor injuries. Initially, five injuries were reported, but revised estimates indicated six people were injured. The six individuals, including four adults and two children, were transported to a local hospital for treatment, ABC10 confirmed.
Aerial footage captured by LiveCopter 3 showcased the severity of the collision, with at least two vehicles exhibiting heavy front-end damage. Another vehicle appeared, having sustained damage at the rear end. However, the actions leading up to the crash remain unclear at this stage. The California Highway Patrol has since taken over the investigation, trying to ascertain what led to this unfortunate event.
Mather Boulevard was closed by emergency responders following a crash, disrupting traffic. Details on the condition of those involved have not been released. ABC10 has contacted the California Highway Patrol for more information.
