ALERT: Wreck slows traffic on 101 approaching I-5 north

UPDATE: As of 9:15 a.m., the cars were cleared, but the backup remained.

Original story: A multi-car collision is slowing traffic on Highway 101 approaching Interstate 5 northbound.

State Patrol and Department of Transportation are on the scene.

This story was originally published December 17, 2015 at 8:44 AM with the headline "ALERT: Wreck slows traffic on 101 approaching I-5 north."