SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A multiple vehicle accident on I-8 has traffic backed up Wednesday afternoon in Mission Valley.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to reports of a multi-vehicle crash just before noon Wednesday on I-8 westbound in the area of Hotel Circle in Mission Valley.

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CHP reports five vehicles were involved and several people were injured, some with major injures. In total, eight people were taken to the hospital, San Diego Fire-Rescue confirmed.

Several lanes were initially blocked to traffic, but have since began reopening. However traffic is still moving slowly and is backed up for several miles.

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511SD is showing heavy, stopped traffic on I-8 between I-5 and SR-163.

Crews are still on the scene as of 1 p.m. as they work to clear the debris and tow cars.

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