Multi-vehicle crash on southbound Hwy 101 in San Francisco shuts down lanes
A collision involving multiple vehicles is snarled traffic on U.S. Highway 101 southbound in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, closing lanes for about two hours, the California Highway Patrol said.
As of 4:30 p.m., the multi-vehicle collision involving a box truck was blocking lanes 2 through 5 just south of the Cesar Chavez Street on-ramp, CHP said.
A multi-vehicle crash is currently blocking lanes #2 thru #5 on US-101 s/b, just south of the Cesar Chavez St on-ramp. A box truck is over-turned on its’ side with emergency personnel on-scene. ETO is approx 60 to 90 minutes. Please use alternate routes and avoid area. pic.twitter.com/piTuQOAk8A
— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) October 2, 2024
A box truck was overturned on its side. A photo posted by CHP showed officers along with emergency responders at the scene.
Shortly before 6 p.m. CHP said The three right southbound lanes of US-101 just south of the Cesar Chavez Street on-ramp remained closed as crews worked to remove the overturned box truck.
Authorities said all southbound lanes reopened shortly before 6:30 p.m. Drivers are advised to expect some residual delays.