UPDATE: 3 Killed in Crash at Edgewood Road & 280

6:24 P.M.: Read our breaking news update on this crash here.

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UPDATE, 4:10 P.M.:

Three people are dead in a traffic collision on northbound Interstate Highway 280 in unincorporated San Mateo County near Redwood City this afternoon, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

As many as two vehicles may be involved in the fatal crash on Highway 280 just north of Edgewood Road that was reported at 3:11 p.m., CHP Officer James Evans said.

Two other people were injured in the crash, Evans said.

San Mateo County officials report that one lane - the far right lane - on Edgewood Road is now open. However, delays are expected for at least the next 3 to 4 hours.

Officials said they hope to have the remaining closed lanes open by 7 p.m.

CHP and County officials advise finding alternate routes through the area.

- Bay City News contributed to this report.

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Northbound Highway 280 near Edgewood Road in Redwood City is closed due to a major vehicle accident, the San Mateo County alert system is reporting.

Authorities are asking motorists to find alternate routes at this time.

Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

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