1 hospitalized after being ejected in crash that closed Interstate 5 near Coalinga

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Interstate 5 near Coalinga is back open after a crash led to an hours-long closure and sent one person to the hospital.

The crash happened Thursday at about 4 p.m. near Jayne Avenue.

The California Highway Patrol says a semi truck hit another big rig and then collided with a third vehicle.

Authorities say one of the drivers was ejected and flown to the hospital.

Their condition is not yet known.

The crash also knocked down power lines across the highway -- leading to a full closure.

ABC30 insider video shows the miles of backed-up traffic on Thursday night.

PG&E says crews are expected to be on the scene into the early morning hours, completing repairs in the area.