Wooden Posts Fall onto Vehicle on Highway 299 East in Humboldt County, Roadway Cleared Following Hazard

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at 936 Highway 299 East in Humboldt County around mile marker 9.40. Two 2x4 wood posts fell onto a vehicle at 2:56 pm, and at 2:57 pm, it was reported that the posts were possibly still blocking the road. By 3:10 pm, the roadway was cleared by unit A16-019.

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2:56 p.m.
[3] 2X4 WOOD POSTS FELL O VEH
2:57 p.m.
[6] 2X4 POSS STILL 1125
3:10 p.m.
[10] A16-019 RDWY CLR 98

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