Jackknifed semi and Tesla crash block two lanes on I-5 near Grapevine

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A crash involving a jackknifed semi-truck and a Tesla caused major delays Thursday afternoon on southbound Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Photo credit: Caltrans

The collision was reported around 2:14 p.m., according to KBAK/KBFX. CHP said the semi-truck jackknifed into the guardrail, damaging roughly 40 feet of rail and blocking the No. 1 and No. 2 lanes.

It was not immediately known whether anyone was injured. Caltrans reported no estimated time for when the blocked lanes would reopen.

Photo credit: Caltrans

Traffic in the area was expected to remain slow as crews worked to clear the wreckage and evaluate the damaged guardrail.

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