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Propane truck collision shuts down roadway in El Dorado County

Provided by CAL FIRE AEU

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — Multiple law enforcement and fire agencies responded to a vehicle collision involving hazardous material on Friday, according to CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit (AEU).

According to CAL FIRE, a pickup truck and a propane truck collided with each other along Grizzly Flat Road in El Dorado County.

CAL FIRE provided assistance to the Pioneer Fire Protection District and Placerville CHP as they worked to handle the hazardous material.

Two people were taken by an ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries.

Grizzly Flat Road was closed for several hours as the propane was burned off to clear the scene.

Placerville CHP is undergoing an investigation for the cause of the crash.