A multi-vehicle collision that occurred on the 91 Freeway in Buena Park, California, on Friday morning resulted in at least three fatalities, as confirmed by local authorities. The crash was reported just before 4 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of the 91 near Valley View Street.
As per the reports available at 7:30 a.m., the cause of the crash was still undetermined, and the exact number of vehicles involved was not specified. Witnesses accounts and traffic camera footage suggest the inclusion of a semi-truck among the involved vehicles.
The impact of the collision led to a temporary closure of all but one lane of the eastbound side of the 91, as the officers progressed with their investigations at the crash scene. Commuters were recommended by the authorities to explore alternate routes to avoid the traffic congestion in the affected area.
Additional information about the incident, including the identities of the deceased or additional potential victims, was not immediately disclosed by the authorities.
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