Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 80 near Yerba Buena Island Slows Down Traffic [Oakland, CA]

Injuries Reported after Four-Vehicle Crash Near Yerba Buena Island

Oakland, CA (September 25, 2021) – A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Yerba Buena Island shut down lanes on Friday morning.

The incident took place on September 24 on Interstate 80 near Yerba Buena Island just before 4:50 a.m.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene and discovered that the collision involved at least four vehicles including a bus. However, due to the lack of details, it is unclear what events led up to the incident. 

The impact of the incident slows down the traffic through the MacArthur Maze beyond Ashby Avenue. Caltrans cameras also showed a massive backup at the toll plaza. Later, officials issued a SigAlert to warn motorists to avoid the area. 

Furthermore, authorities shut down two lanes on the Bay Bridge for preliminary duties. However, all lanes reopened by 7:25 a.m.

There were reports of injuries due to the crash but the number of injured and the severity of injuries were unknown. 

No other information is immediately available.

Staying within the lanes of the road is an extremely important rule of the road. If you feel yourself drifting into other lanes due to fatigue or any other reason, safely pull over and rest. Moreover, you can call a friend or an Uber to pick you up if you feel like it would be unsafe to drive.

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