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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Southbound Interstate 5 at Highway 58 in Kern County
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 23 minutes ago on
June 8, 2026

A multi-vehicle collision closed southbound Interstate 5 at Highway 58 in Kern County, with traffic being diverted and no estimated reopening time available, according to Caltrans.

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Southbound Interstate 5 in Kern County was blocked Monday at Highway 58 following a multi-vehicle collision, according to Caltrans.

Caltrans said southbound traffic was being diverted off Interstate 5 at Highway 58.

Officials did not immediately provide details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved.

There was no estimated time for reopening the southbound lanes, Caltrans said. Motorists were advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes.

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