A serious traffic collision involving a metro bus and multiple vehicles occurred on northbound Highway 17 near Los Gatos, blocking the left lane and causing significant delays. The crash, which happened near The Cats restaurant, involved eight vehicles and resulted in four people being injured, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident led to stop-and-go traffic from before Summit Road and created a backup extending for about seven miles. Crews are working to clear the lanes, with an expected clearance time around 11:45 a.m. The collision occurred south of S Santa Cruz Ave.
Crash involving bus and six cars creates backup on Highway 17 near Los Gatos https://t.co/SNwa8O2ipV
Update - Right lane of NB Hwy 17 remains blocked by the Metro bus involved in the multi-vehicle crash @ "the Cats" in Los Gatos. Sounds like crews should have the lanes cleared by about 11:45a. Jammed for about 7 miles, from south of Summit Road. (11:11a) @nbcbayarea
UPDATE: Here's a look at the scene of this morning's multi-vehicle crash on Highway 17 near Los Gatos. Four people were injured. https://t.co/BgbcDCDYYR https://t.co/qqmtrIBM9O
#BREAKING: Four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a bus on Highway 17 near Los Gatos, according to the CHP. https://t.co/FD9VJYZ7of
ONGOING: Traffic Collision With Injuries on Northbound CA-17 South of S Santa Cruz Ave in Los Gatos. Left Lane Remains Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLKuip
Stop and go in the #SantaCruzMountains on northbound #Highway17 from before Summit Road. Further up the road in #LosGatos, there's a serious crash involving 8 vehicles blocking all lanes before The Cats restaurant. #KCBSTraffic 📷CalTrans https://t.co/KXcIFuqbOF
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT— NB 17 at The Cats restaurant, there's a multi car crash involving a metro bus. It's blocking the left lane. Eight vehicles reportedly involved. Far from Friday light. I'll continue to track. #abc7now #LosGatos