Multi-vehicle collision near Ashlan snarls Highway 99 traffic in Fresno, CHP says
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- Seven-vehicle collision near Ashlan Avenue constricted Highway 99 to one lane.
- California Highway Patrol reported minor injuries and directed drivers to expect delays.
- Caltrans advised caution and said lanes should reopen soon after incident clearance.
A seven-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon caused traffic delays on southbound Highway 99 in Fresno.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred just after 3:15 p.m. near Ashlan Avenue, south of Highway 99.
The crash reduced traffic to a single lane.
Caltrans is advising drivers to proceed with caution, as delays are expected, but lanes are anticipated to reopen soon.
Several people suffered minor injuries, CHP said.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee