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News in English (USA) / 01.02.2026 / 04:00

Massive 59-Vehicle Pileup in Dense Fog Shuts Down Highway 99 in California

A significant accident involving 59 vehicles occurred on Highway 99 in Tulare County, California, due to dense fog conditions. The collision led to at least 10 injuries and forced the temporary closure of the highway for several hours. Authorities, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), reported that the fog created hazardous driving conditions, contributing to this and other related incidents. The highway has since reopened, although similar weather-related pileups have been reported in the area recently, raising concerns among local drivers.
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