4 car crash shuts down 405 Freeway in Westminster

WESTMINSTER, Calif. (KABC) —

Four cars crashed and two erupted in flames on the south 405 Freeway early Sunday morning, shutting down the freeway just north of Magnolia Street in Westminster.

California Highway Patrol officers received a call around 4:45 a.m. regarding the traffic collision.

Authorities say people were transported to a nearby hospital for injuries. It is unclear how many people were injured or what condition they are in. Two lanes were opened around 9:30 a.m.

That portion of the freeway was closed for several hours as police investigated the scene.