Two people were hospitalized after six vehicles were involved in a collision on Highway 79 near Sunshine Summit, west of Warner Springs, authorities said.
The crash was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m., said Cal Fire San Diego.
Several people were injured with two receiving moderate to major injuries, Cal Fire said on Twitter. One of the patients was taken to the hospital by ambulance while the second was transported by air ambulance.
No information about the patients was released.
Photos from the scene showed one car on its side while another vehicle had extensive front-end damage.
No further details were immediately available.
#79IC Two patients were transported to the hospital, one by ground, and the other by air. Units remain committed at scene, while the roadway is cleared. Avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/TkJ8FmXXJa
— CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) February 1, 2021