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Southbound I-5 shut down at Twisselman Road due to crash

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All lanes of Southbound Interstate 5 are currently shut down at Twisselman Road due to a crash on Wednesday.

Caltrans tweeted about a multi-vehicle crash that's impacting traffic in the area. Traffic is currently being detoured off at Twisselman Road. 

Caltrans' post states the current back is 1.5 miles. 

There's no estimated time for all lanes to be open. 

Bakersfield, CA

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