A series of multiple crashes and rollovers shut down lanes on Highway 50 through Folsom on Thursday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol confirmed six to seven incidents between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., causing major traffic snarls near East Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard.

Emergency responders worked quickly to clear the scene, but congestion lingered into the evening. Authorities reported only minor injuries across the collisions, including a three-vehicle crash and a solo rollover. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported by CHP.

Highway 50 is a critical artery connecting Sacramento to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Such disruptions can ripple through regional logistics, delaying freight and commuter flows. Motorists faced backups for hours, underscoring the roadway’s vulnerability to sudden incidents.