A 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 in Tulare County, California, has left authorities scrambling to respond to the scene. The crash, which occurred on both the northbound and southbound lanes near Avenue 24, was caused by dense fog, with visibility estimated to be between 100 and 200 feet. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received multiple calls about the incident shortly after 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, with officers describing the scene as 'carnage' with vehicles turned over and on top of each other. Ten people were taken to the hospital, with nine suffering minor injuries and one sustaining a moderate injury to their forehead. The remaining individuals were bused to the Tulare Ag Center. The CHP's swift response, aided by lessons learned from a previous crash, resulted in the clearing of all 59 vehicles and the full reopening of the highway in just six hours. Officer Gonzalez emphasized the importance of slowing down in foggy conditions, stating that it not only provides time to react but also prevents major accidents. The investigation into the pileup continues, and drivers are urged to exercise caution in such weather conditions.
