Kern County Fire Department

Fog leads to 35 vehicle pile-up and multiple deaths

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BAKERSFIELD, CA – A foggy morning on Interstate 5 in Southern California turned deadly on Saturday when 35 vehicles, including big rigs, were involved in a massive pileup. The calamity resulted in the tragic loss of two lives and left nine others nursing injuries. The Kern County Fire Department spokesperson, Jim Calhoun, disclosed that the accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. west of Bakersfield. Upon arrival, emergency responders faced a daunting scene, with visibility reduced to …

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Man rescued after five days and plunging more than 100 feet in pickup

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KERN COUNTY, CA – A motorist in Southern California, who had been trapped in a wrecked pickup truck for five days, was rescued on Saturday. The vehicle had plummeted 100 feet into a ravine, leaving the driver immobilized and unable to escape. The incident occurred on a secluded, winding road between Arvin and Stallion Springs, according to the Kern County Fire Department. The rescue operation was initiated just before 11 a.m. after a passerby noticed …

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