The Merced Police Department is investigating a major injury traffic collision on W. 21st Street, officials said Thursday.

The crash has prompted authorities to close W. 21st Street between Canal Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Motorists are facing delays and are advised to avoid the area if possible.

The Traffic Unit is handling the investigation, and no further details about the cause or the condition of those involved were immediately available.

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