(KRON) -- Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 280 near Foothill Expressway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP Redwood City received reports of the collision at about 5:09 p.m. Thursday. Officers arrived and found five vehicles involved in the crash.
A preliminary investigation found that a Lexus was traveling northbound on I-280 when it crossed the concrete median and entered the southbound lanes, CHP said. The Lexus struck multiple vehicles, with four other vehicles impacted in the collision.
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The driver of the Lexus and the driver of another vehicle were pronounced dead, according to CHP. Another driver was transported to a hospital as a precaution.
Authorities have not released additional information about the drivers.
CHP is investigating what caused the crash and how the Lexus crossed into oncoming traffic.
All southbound lanes of I-280 remain closed as crews clear debris from the roadway. Caltrans is assisting at the scene. Traffic is being diverted at Magdalena Avenue.
The lanes reopened later Thursday evening.
