Three car crash, car on fire reported at Spooner Junction Friday
UPDATE: Nevada State Police took over the scene.
UPDATE 5:55 p.m.: A second accident in the westbound lanes was just reported.
UPDATE 5:23 p.m.: The fire has been extinguished.
UPDATE 5:15 p.m.: The crash has been located approximately one mile from Golf Club Drive and the fire is still burning.
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Just after 5 p.m. a three car crash approximately two miles from the intersection of Highway 50 and S. Carson Street up Spooner Junction was reported.
One vehicle reportedly spun out and was then hit by two other vehicles in the westbound lanes (heading up to Tahoe from Carson City).
The vehicle's engine then caught fire.
Injuries are unknown. First responders are enroute to the scene.
Motorists should find an alternate route.
We will update with new information as it becomes available.