(KRON) -- Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 280 near Foothill Expressway, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP Redwood City received reports of the collision at about 5:09 p.m. Thursday. Officers arrived and found five vehicles involved in the crash . A preliminary investigation found that a Lexus was traveling northbound on I-280 when it crossed the concrete median and entered the southbound lanes, CHP said. The Lexus struck multiple vehicles, with four other vehicles impacted in the collision. Photo: KRON4 News. The driver of the Lexus and the driver of another vehicle were pronounced dead, according to CHP. Another driver was transported to a hospital as a precaution. Authorities have not released additional information about the drivers. CHP is investigating what caused the crash and how the Lexus crossed into oncoming traffic. All southbound lanes of I-280 remain closed as crews clear debris from the roadway. Caltrans is assisting at the scene. Traffic is being diverted at Magdalena Avenue. The lanes reopened later Thursday evening. ...read more read less