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California Highway Patrol investigating a major injury crash on westbound Highway 58 near Oswell St.

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol investigated a major injury crash on westbound Highway 58 near Oswell St. Tuesday evening.

According to the CHP traffic incidents page, the crash happened around 6:15 p.m. on westbound Highway 58.

Initial reports are that the crash involved a semi truck and a van.

It's unclear how many people were injured in the crash, but at least one person had major injuries.

Westbound traffic was backed up to Fairfax Rd. as of 6:45 p.m. Tuesday night.

No further details were immediately available.

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