Multi-car accident on the 215 Freeway in Riverside – NBC Los Angeles

A portion of the 215 Freeway was closed near UC Riverside after a multi-vehicle crash overnight.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported just before 2 a.m. Saturday on the southbound side of the 215 Freeway near University Avenue. Authorities closed all southbound lanes for several hours while investigators worked the scene.

It is unclear how many people were injured and how serious their injuries were.

Law enforcement was investigating reports of a possible shooting that occurred at the time of the crash. It is unclear whether shots were actually fired.

Details about what led to the crash were unclear. No arrests have been announced in connection with the incident.