Highway 37 near Sears Point back open following collision

At least one person had to be freed from a vehicle, according to authorities.|
COLIN ATAGI
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Highway 37 is open in both directions after eastbound traffic was affected by a collision involving multiple vehicles, including at least one big rig.

The CHP announced the reopening just before 5 p.m.

The collision was reported about 1:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes on the Mare Island Bridge, east of Highway 121, according to the California Highway Patrol.

At least one person had to be freed from a vehicle.

Westbound Highway 37 was open by 2:30 p.m. before shutting down again about 20 minutes later.

The CHP reopened westbound lanes by 4:30 p.m. once the big rig was removed.

You can reach Staff Writer Colin Atagi at colin.atagi@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @colin_atagi

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