"Deadly Fog-Induced Pileup on I-5 Claims 2 Lives, Injures 9 Near Bakersfield"

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A severe multi-vehicle pileup occurred on California's Interstate 5 near Bakersfield due to heavy fog, resulting in two fatalities and nine injuries. The incident involved 35 vehicles, including 18 big rigs, and was exacerbated by ruptured natural gas tanks. The southbound lanes were closed for cleanup and investigation, with poor visibility cited as a significant factor in the crash.
Topics:nation##accident-and-emergency#californiahighwaypileup#foggyconditions#interstate5#trafficaccident#vehiclecrash
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