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At least 27 people were hurt after a runaway truck carrying hazardous materials triggered an 11-vehicle collision amid heavy fog on the northbound I-5 freeway near Fort Tejon this afternoon. Only 11 of the injured required hospitalization, and four of those people were hurt badly, according to NBC4. All lanes were closed on the northbound 5 and traffic was rerouted at the 138 (map). All lanes were reopened to traffic around 4 p.m. but heavy fog is forecast for the region so be prepared to slow down. Pay attention to those signs and if you're were planning on traveling tonight, check radio reports before you leave. *Update: Earlier reports of four fatalities and 11 in critical condition remain unconfirmed.