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Multiple Crashes and Traffic Disruptions in Folsom on Highway 50 and Folsom Blvd.

Several serious traffic incidents occurred in Folsom on Wednesday morning, causing significant delays and road closures. A major crash on Highway 50 at Folsom Boulevard involved multiple vehicles, including a car that struck a tree, resulting in at least one person being hospitalized with major injuries. The California Highway Patrol reported the crash at 8:39 a.m., leading to a SigAlert and partial lane closures, with eastbound traffic heavily backed up and a delay of approximately 22 minutes westbound from Folsom. Emergency responders worked to clear the scene, which included a downed tree and vehicle debris, with police estimating the closure of the affected lanes for at least three hours. Additionally, a separate serious accident on Folsom Boulevard near Iron Point Road involved at least two vehicles, one of which rolled over and caused a large emergency response. The overturned vehicle struck a tree, and one individual was transported to the hospital with major injuries. Traffic was significantly impacted, with lane restrictions causing delays and backups extending onto Highway 50. In a related incident, multiple crashes on Highway 50 between East Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., involving six to seven vehicles, including rollovers and solo crashes. The CHP reported no serious injuries but significant lane restrictions and traffic congestion persisted into the evening as crews cleared the scene. All incidents resulted in extended delays, lane closures, and traffic backups, with authorities urging motorists to seek alternative routes. The causes of these crashes are under investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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