Fiery crash on Hwy 101 near Arroyo Grande prompts emergency response

UPDATE (4:10 p.m.) - A fiery crash near Arroyo Grande has caused significant delays for travelers on Highway 101 on Tuesday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) in San Luis Obispo reported at 3:30 p.m. that the right lane of Highway 101 near Laetitia Vineyard Drive was closed for emergency personnel. The crash involved major injuries, and traffic is congested on northbound Highway 101 from West Tefft Street in Nipomo to Brady Lane near Arroyo Grande. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes and anticipate prolonged delays in the vicinity. ___ORIGINAL (3:22 p.m.) - Emergency responders are addressing a collision on Highway 101 just south of Arroyo Grande this Tuesday afternoon, per the CHP. Around 2:47 p.m., a vehicle on northbound Highway 1 near the Traffic Way off-ramp veered off the road and into shrubbery, causing a vegetation fire minutes later. By 3 p.m., the vehicle was ablaze with occupants still inside. The right lane of Highway 101 has been shut down by Caltrans for emergency crews. Traffic is congested on northbound Highway 101 from just north of North Thompson Avenue to Brady Lane. Emergency services are on the scene, including medics, fire engines, and battalion chiefs. Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge.