[UPDATE 7:23 p.m.: Roadway open] Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported on Southbound U.S. 101 Near Mid City Motorworld

Multiple vehicles collided this evening on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Mid City Motorworld, just north of Eureka. According to California Highway Patrol incident logs, the crash was first reported at approximately 5:46 p.m. and involved a total of four vehicles but that has not been confirmed officially. Initial reports indicated that all vehicles were blocking traffic lanes following the collision. Traffic is backed up in the southbound lanes.

CHP records show that at least two vehicles sustained major front-end damage. A Toyota Matrix was reported as disabled and unable to be moved from the roadway, while a Ford Fusion also suffered major front-end damage.

A witness at the scene reported seeing two ambulances and five law enforcement vehicles at the scene of the crash as of approximately 6:10 p.m. Authorities had not released information regarding the number or severity of any injuries as of press time. But at least three people were taken to the hospital. Two were minors and one was an adult.

Tow services were requested shortly before 6 p.m., with Pacific Towing dispatched to the scene.

Traffic delays were expected while emergency crews worked to clear the damaged vehicles and investigate the cause of the crash.

No further details were immediately available. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

UPDATE 7:23 p.m.: The roadway is clear. The CHP report this was a minor injury crash.