San Mateo Accident:
On Friday morning, State Highway 1 in the Devil's Slide area of San Mateo County was closed in both directions due to a solo vehicle crash that left two dead, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The crash was reported around 11:40 a.m. when a gray, two-door sedan went off the road and down a cliff south of the Tom Lantos Tunnels.
Multiple CHP officers, along with other law enforcement agencies and fire crews, were dispatched to the area and closed the road while a CAL FIRE team rappelled down to check on the car's occupants, said CHP spokesman Sgt. Caleb Benefiel.
Both people in the car were pronounced dead at the scene. The road was expected to remain closed until at least 1:30 p.m. while a tow truck crew retrieved the car from the cliffside.
This tragic accident highlights the danger of the road in the Devil's Slide area, known for its sharp curves and steep cliffs. Authorities continue to investigate the exact causes of the crash and have asked drivers to avoid the area until the road is reopened and safe for traffic.
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