1 Airlifted From 3-Vehicle Contra Costa County Crash

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Two people were hospitalized Thursday in a three-vehicle collision on Byron Highway and state Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. Emergency crews responded to the collision, which occurred at 2:08 p.m., and found three vehicles had been involved in a collision near the intersection, according to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

Firefighters said one person suffered traumatic injuries in the collision and was flown to a trauma center.

Another person suffered moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Two additional people involved in the incident refused medical treatment.

All three vehicles in the collision sustained major damage, and the incident forced the closure of the eastbound lanes of state Highway 4 as crews worked the scene.

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