Traffic on Highway 50 came to a screeching halt after a helicopter crash last night in Sacramento. The California Highway Patrol reports that the mishap occurred just after 7 p.m. near 59th Street, effectively transforming a busy highway into an unexpected no-fly zone. With all eastbound lanes blocked, drivers found themselves in a gridlock that most likely caused some serious second-guessing about their dinner plans.
Injuries were reported, though the exact number of people injured remains unclear. You know it’s serious when even the traffic cameras are shaking their heads at the scene. Sacramento Councilmember Lisa Kaplan shared a snapshot of the crowded highway, proving that if you’re in a hurry, don’t try taking shortcuts through an airspace with a flight malfunction nearby!
It’s definitely a developing story, but it raises the question: how does this even happen? Between the growing number of drone deliveries and the occasional helicopter tour, one can’t help but wonder—what’s next? Perhaps we’ll next hear about a hot air balloon traffic jam? Comments below on your most unusual traffic experiences!
