A single vehicle collision occurred Saturday night involving two sedans on Highway 154 near Paradise Road, resulting in significant injuries and road closures in both directions.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the crash, which was reported at approximately 8:06 p.m., resulted in a major impact. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene where they found both vehicles requiring extrication efforts to free the occupants.

The intense accident involved a total of three patients – one adult woman and two adult men. The adult woman suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for emergency medical treatment. The male adults suffered moderate and minor injuries, respectively, and were transported to the same hospital by ground ambulance.

The extrication process was complex, highlighting the serious nature of the collision and the life-saving skills and dedication of the responders.

Following the crash, Highway 154 was closed in both directions near Paradise Road for emergency services.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, along with local law enforcement, is conducting an investigation to understand the circumstances leading up to the crash.

Additional updates on road closures and the condition of patients will be provided by officials as more information becomes available.