Fiery multi-vehicle collision stalls traffic on I-15 at 163
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A vehicle burst into flames during a multi-vehicle collision on highway 15 in San Diego Saturday night, causing authorities to shut down all lanes to traffic.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the collision that happened around 9:45 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 15 south, just north of the 163.
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Caltrans reported just after 10 p.m. that all lanes were blocked due to the traffic collision.
According to CHP, at least four vehicles were involved in a collision after a vehicle reportedly rear-ended another vehicle that was rolling with its hazards on going around 50 mph. The force of the collision sent one of the vehicles into a highway divider wall, causing it to burst into flames.
At least one person was taken to the hospital.
Some lanes of I-15 south began reopening around 11:15 p.m., Caltrans said in an update.
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