Traffic Collision Reported on Highway 96 East in Humboldt County, Rocks Blocking Lanes

AI SUMMARY: A traffic collision with unknown injuries occurred at 610 Highway 96 East near Hum R6.10. The California Highway Patrol received a report at 05:23, with no injuries reported. The reporting party was waiting for roadside service. The Department of Transportation was contacted for an estimated time of arrival and informed that they had a 40-minute ETA. There were 4-5-inch diameter rocks on the road, blocking both lanes. The Department of Transportation was informed of this at 05:41.

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5:23 a.m.
[2] NEG 1125
5:23 a.m.
[5] RP WAITING ON ROAD SIDE SERVICE
5:26 a.m.
[12] 1039 DOT WILL CB FOR ETA
5:39 a.m.
[20] [Notification] [CHP]-DOT 40 MIN ETA
5:40 a.m.
[22] 4-5 IN DIA ROCKS 1125 BOTH LN
5:41 a.m.
[27] 1039 DOT

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