Santa Barbara County fire crews and California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 154 Friday afternoon that briefly caused a full closure.
Santa Barbara County fire crews and California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 154 Friday afternoon that briefly caused a full closure. Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo

Both lanes of Highway 154 were briefly blocked Friday afternoon after a traffic collision above San Antonio Creek Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

That stretch of highway reopened around 2:05 p.m., according to Caltrans. During the closure, authorities advised drivers to take alternate routes and expect delays.

Emergency crews first responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m. for a report of a collision involving a gray Toyota sedan and a semi truck.

It was a sideswipe collision involving a passenger vehicle and a semi truck, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Responders indicated that there were minor or no injuries reported in the crash.

“Please take caution driving through the area as crews remain on scene,” Caltrans officials said.

Additional information was not immediately available.

Highway 154 was blocked after a reported head-on collision near San Antonio Creek Road Friday afternoon. Initial reports indicated there were no major injuries.
Highway 154 was blocked after a reported collision near San Antonio Creek Road Friday afternoon. Initial reports indicated there were no major injuries. Credit: Caltrans photo

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