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Two-Car Injury Accident Blocks All NB Lanes of Hwy 85 South of Almaden Expressway

All lanes have reopened on state Highway 85 in San Jose following an injury accident Saturday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officers responded to a report of a multi-vehicle accident on northbound Highway 85 just south of Almaden Expressway around 12:45 p.m., CHP Officer Ross Lee said.

The accident involved a small red Honda Civic and red Ford SUV, he said.

A Chevy SUV and dark Acura may have also been involved in the accident, according to Lee.

Police said the crash sparked a car fire. First responders rescued four people trapped in the burning vehicle.

Two people were transported to the hospital with major injuries, said CHP Officer Eric Anderson.

A Sig-alert was issued at 1:05 p.m. closing all three northbound lanes that reopened at 2:17 p.m., CHP officials said.

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