Four-car Golden Gate Bridge crash fouls traffic

<p>A four-car collision on the Golden Gate Bridge Tuesday morning during the commute brought bridge traffic to a standstill and temporarily stacked up traffic approaching the iconic span, reported the CHP.</p><p>At least one person was taken to a hospital after the 8:17 a.m. crash, said CHP Officer Kevin Bartlett.</p><p>The crash occurred in the middle of the bridge in northbound lanes. The wrecks blocked the northbound lanes until about 9:05 a.m. </p><p>CHP officers and emergency crews struggled to get to the crash due to the stopped traffic and lack of a roadway shoulder.</p><p>Southbound traffic was stopped periodically to allow emergency vehicles to use those lanes to make their way to and from the scene.</p><p>Drivers unable to get off the bridge had to wait out the effort.</p><p>“It was a standstill. They were stuck,” said Bartlett.</p>