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THERMAL, Riverside County, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 — A two-vehicle crash shut down lanes on 60th Avenue in Thermal Tuesday afternoon, October 27, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported near 82805 60th Avenue.
The CHP said a gray Toyota truck and a gray sedan collided shortly before 4:43 p.m. The crash left a hazard in the roadway, and units were sent to block both eastbound and westbound lanes while emergency crews worked the scene.
Two tow trucks were called to clear the vehicles.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full recovery.
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