[03-03-2026] San Diego County, CA – Seven-Vehicle Crash Blocks Lanes on Southbound I-5 Near Carlsbad

A crash involving seven vehicles blocked multiple lanes on southbound Interstate 5 near Carlsbad on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 11:40 a.m. just north of Cannon Road.

Authorities said the right lanes were blocked, and the closure was expected to last about an hour as officers investigated the crash.

Traffic on southbound I-5 was heavily congested from State Route 78 to Cannon Road during the closure.

The details are still being investigated. No further information is immediately available.

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