2 Injured in Fiery Crash on Interstate 280 in San Mateo

Vehicle left roadway and caught fire in wooded area near Edgewood Road

Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:40am

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Two people were injured after their vehicle crashed into an embankment and caught fire on southbound Interstate 280 in San Mateo County on Tuesday evening. Crews responded to the scene and found the vehicle ablaze in a wooded area off the roadway, and were able to contain the fire to a quarter-acre area.

Why it matters

Interstate 280 is a major thoroughfare through the San Francisco Peninsula, and this incident highlights the dangers of high-speed crashes on highways, as well as the importance of quick emergency response to prevent further damage or loss of life.

The details

According to Cal Fire CZU, the crash occurred around 6 p.m. near the Edgewood Road exit. The driver and passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Crews were able to extinguish the vehicle fire, which had spread to a small area of the surrounding wooded landscape.

  • The crash happened around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Cal Fire CZU

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's unit covering the Central Coast region, which responded to the incident.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the need for vigilance on busy highways, as well as the critical role of first responders in mitigating the damage from serious vehicle crashes.