Southern California rain: Rockslides close PCH in Ventura County
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Pacific Coast Highway remained closed between Las Posas and Yerba Buena roads in Ventura County Monday due to cleanup from rockslides triggered by heavy rainfall.
The road was closed Sunday so that crews could clean up mud, rocks and debris. Drivers were advised to use the 101 Freeway and canyon roads as alternate routes.
The rockslides left an unknown number of occupants from two vehicles stranded among the debris flow.
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Authorities first thought that the occupants would have to be airlifted from the scene, and a helicopter was requested. But crews were eventually able to get the occupants out without air assistance. One of the cars was removed, while the other was left stranded between the debris flows. No injuries were reported.
Caltrans officials say they don't know exactly when PCH will reopen. The rain is expected to stick around the Southland through the week, with the heaviest rainfall on Tuesday.
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CNS contributed to this report.
