It appears fog may have played a role in the crash.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Two people were killed and nine others were injured in a major 35-vehicle pile-up in Bakersfield.
The collision happened along the 5 Freeway Saturday morning, and it appears fog may have played a role.
Police said 35 vehicles - including 18 big rigs - crashed into each other, causing a major chain-reaction collision.
The California Highway Patrol closed southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway between Millux Road and Old River Road for several hours. All lanes were reopened by 8 a.m. Sunday.