Several vehicles collided in the southbound lanes of the freeway near San Onofre Nuclear Plant
San Diego County, Calif. – At least one person sustained major injuries in a multi-vehicle collision that happened early Tuesday morning near Camp Pendleton, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash occurred around 2:24 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway near San Onofre Nuclear Plant.
First responders found at least four vehicles, including two semi-trucks, an SUV, and a Toyota Prius.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the two semi-trucks and the SUV were involved in a crash under unclear circumstances. A few minutes later, the Prius was involved in a two-vehicle collision. It was unclear if the Prius collided with one of the vehicles involved in the first crash or a different car.
At least one person suffered major injuries in the three-vehicle accident Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital in unknown condition.
There were no injuries reported in the other collision.
CHP officers are investigating the crashes.
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