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At least 2 dead in wrong-way crash on I-5 near San Diego International Airport

29 May 2026 05:55

At least two people died early Friday morning in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 near San Diego International Airport. - The crash occurred on southbound I-5 near Laurel Street just after 3 a.m.

- A vehicle traveling north in the southbound lanes collided with a southbound vehicle in the fast lane. - One vehicle burst into flames after impact; at least two fatalities were confirmed.

- All southbound I-5 lanes were closed, with traffic diverted to Washington Street off-ramp. The incident remains under investigation by the CHP.

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