A multi-vehicle collision is causing traffic to back up on the east bound Foothill (210) at about 12:30 p.m. this afternoon.

“There are injuries,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Ed Jacobs.

The accident occured at La Tuna Canyon and traffic is backed up for miles.CHP and emergency responders are working to assist the injured and clear lanes. Drivers traveling eastbound can avoid some of the congestion by exiting at Sunland Boulevard.