Highway 46 crash injures 6, blocks traffic in Paso Robles

Update 12:11 p.m.



The westbound lanes of Highway 46 are now open, with one lane open on the eastbound side, but the entire highway will open completely in a few minutes, according to CHP dispatch log.



Original Story

The California Highway Patrol and Paso Robles rescue units are on the scene of a crash that occurred just before 11 a.m. on Highway 46, east of Airport Road, according to the CHP dispatch log.

Traffic lanes are blocked on the eastbound side of Highway 46 while officers allow the CHP helicopter to land. The westbound side is reduced to one lane.



Three ambulances were called to transport six patients, one with major injuries, to the hospital, according to scanner traffic.

This story was originally published December 24, 2020 at 12:03 PM.