Six-vehicle crash on I-80 near Berkeley backs up traffic
A multi-vehicle accident Friday morning shut down lanes on Interstate 80 and temporarily caused a severe traffic alert, officials said.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the accident shortly after 11 a.m. and found six vehicles, including a semi-truck, on westbound I-80 east of Ashby Avenue in Berkeley, officials said. There were minor injuries.
At one point, authorities closed all westbound lanes to allow tow trucks and emergency response vehicles to the scene.
The roadway was reopened by noon, but officials expect residual back-ups and recommend drivers seek alternate routes.
Ashley McBride is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: ashley.mcbride@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @ashleynmcb