SAN JOSE (CBS SF) — One person was dead, two others hospitalized after a horrific 4-car crash exploded into flames early Thursday in the northbound lanes of Highway 101 in south San Jose, authorities said.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash took place at 3:29 a.m. just north of Bailey Avenue and south of state Highway 85.
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“Vehicles don’t usually catch on fire when they’re in a collision. To have that happen to one of them is pretty rare – to have that happen to four of them is pretty unique,” Cloutier said.
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The crash closed all but one lane in the northbound commute direction on 101 for several hours, causing a major backup that stretched into Morgan Hill. Other alternate routes, including Monterey Road and Santa Teresa Boulevard were also backed up.
All lanes of northbound 101 were reopened as of 8:15 a.m.
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