PCH was shut down in both directions between the California Incline and Ocean Avenue due to the wreck, which occurred sometime before 6 a.m. Water was gushing from the two sheared hydrants for several hours before crews were able to shut them off.
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Traffic was diverted off the westbound 10 Freeway on the 4th Street off-ramp.
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The duration of the closure was not immediately known. There was no word on injuries as a result of the crash.