2 killed, several others injured in major 35-vehicle pile-up on 5 Freeway in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KABC) -- 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.