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Northbound 99 reduced to 2 lanes at White Lane; southbound bypass lane blocked

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crashes happened at around 4:00 pm. Delays are expected on the 99 near White Lane as tow trucks remove vehicles from the roadway.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Caltrans is reporting that Highway 99 northbound has been narrowed to 2 lanes due to two separate multi-vehicle crashes. Calrans District 6 made the announcement on their Facebook page.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crashes happened around 4:00 pm. Drivers are advised to avoid the area while tow truck units are called in to clear vehicles from the roadway.

This is a developing story.



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