CHP investigates a fatal crash in Tulare County

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Authorities say a medical transport van collided with a big rig just after 9 a.m. Thursday at Road 44 and Paige Avenue.

Investigators say the transport van pulled in front of the big rig causing the collision. They said the area was extremely foggy at the time.

One person has died. Several others suffered minor injuries. They have been transported to local hospitals.

Authorities have closed roads in the area for several hours while they investigate. They are expected to reopen Thursday afternoon.

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