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Deadly crash on Highway 49 shuts down roadway in Placer County

All lanes of Highway 49 near Joeger Road are blocked due to a deadly crash.
Credit: Cal Fire Nevada Yuba Placer
Highway 49 is closed between Florence and Bell due to a deadly crash.

PLACER COUNTY, Calif — A deadly car crash in Placer County has left at least one person dead on Highway 49.

According to Caltrans, the crash involved four vehicles near Joerger Road just outside of Auburn.

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With all lanes currently blocked due to the crash, motorists are being asked to find another way through the area.

According to Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit, the roadway is closed between Florence and Bell.

Officials don't know when the roadway will be reopened.

READ ALSO: Man driving in 'reckless manner' dies after crashing into two cars on Highway 49 in Auburn, CHP says

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