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Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS · 1/12/2026 06:35 AM
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MCI level one has been declared for the vehicle injury accident and head-on collision, for three patients highway one at Merritt.
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It's going to be region one.
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Highway 1 crash injures multiple people
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Merritt Street in Castroville. The crash involved two vehicles in a head-on collision with three people injured. North County Fire declared a level one medical emergency and requested an air ambulance for patient transport to NMC hospital. The accident resulted in significant front-end vehicle damage and necessitated tow truck assistance.
