Commuters in the Burton/Flint area were left stunned this afternoon after a horrific three-vehicle collision at the notoriously dangerous intersection of Dort Highway and Carpenter Road brought traffic to a standstill and left a scene of sheer chaos.
The crash, which occurred around [Time of Day], involved multiple vehicles, one of which was dramatically overturned onto its roof in the middle of the road, as visible wreckage and debris were strewn across the busy intersection.
Eyewitnesses described a chilling sequence of events. While the exact cause is under immediate police investigation, preliminary reports suggest a high-impact collision that resulted in a dark-colored SUV or truck rolling completely over. The other vehicles involved also sustained catastrophic damage.
Emergency responders were quick to the scene, struggling to navigate the gridlock caused by the wreck. Multiple individuals were reportedly extracted from the mangled vehicles, and ambulances rushed to the location. The condition of the drivers and passengers is currently unknown, though the severity of the damage suggests the potential for serious, life-threatening injuries.
The entire intersection of Dort and Carpenter has been temporarily closed down as police investigators work to determine the sequence of events and clear the massive wreckage. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The incident is a stark and terrifying reminder of the dangers at this key local junction, which has consistently ranked among Genesee County’s most crash-prone intersections.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
