"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KABC) -- A massive pileup involving more than 40 cars shut down part of Highway 58 in Bakersfield on Tuesday, and investigators believe fog may have been a contributing factor. California Highway Patrol received reports around 8:07 a.m. regarding a multi-vehicle crash blocking all eastbound lanes of State Route 58, east of Tower Line Road. A total of 43 vehicles were involved."
"Nine people were taken to hospitals, with the victims' injuries ranging from minor to major, according to authorities. Witnesses reported extreme dense fog in the area at the time of the crash. A Caltrans camera in the area showed whiteout, foggy conditions close to where the crash happened. Eastbound lanes of State Route 58 were shut down for several hours while an investigation continued."
A massive multi-vehicle crash involving 43 vehicles occurred on eastbound State Route 58 east of Tower Line Road in Bakersfield. California Highway Patrol received reports about 8:07 a.m. that the crash was blocking all eastbound lanes. Nine people were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to major. Witnesses reported extreme dense fog at the time, and a nearby Caltrans camera showed whiteout, foggy conditions near the crash site. Eastbound lanes were closed for several hours while investigators worked. Authorities said weather may have been a contributing factor and the cause remains under investigation. The crash follows a recent deadly 17-car pileup on Highway 99 in Fresno.
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