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Semi-truck accident closes portions of Interstate 5 near Grapevine Rd

California Highway Patrol estimates that the northbound lanes of I-5 are expected to be closed for 12 hours.
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(KERO) — UPDATE: California Highway Patrol estimates that the northbound lanes of I-5 are expected to be closed for 12 hours.

This is a developing story. More information as it becomes available.


A fire involving a semi-truck has closed down all the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 through the Grapevine north of Grapevine Rd.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident began at around 1:30 p.m. and involved two semi-trucks. One of the trucks reportedly jackknifed.

Northbound lanes are closed and traffic is being re-routed at Fort Tejon.

This is a developing story. More information as it becomes available.



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