Crash on Highway 33.Twila Amato, Black Press Media.

Crash on Highway 33.Twila Amato, Black Press Media.

Two-vehicle crash on Highway 33

The collision is blocking Gerstmar Road

A two-vehicle crash on Highway 33 is blocking Gerstmar Road in Rutland, Monday afternoon.

The crash happened just before 1:30 p.m.

According to emergency crews, there were no significant injuries in the crash.

A witness on scene said it appears a white sedan may have been rear ended by a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Traffic in the area is slow going while crews remain on scene.

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