1 injured in collision near Muldoon and Northern Lights intersection

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At least one person has been injured in a collision involving multiple vehicles near the intersection of Muldoon Road and Northern Lights Boulevard.

An updated community alert from the Anchorage Police Department sent just after 11 a.m. Friday said one southbound lane of Muldoon Road is closed near the intersection because of the collision.

The eastbound lanes of Northern Lights near Patterson Street were also closed, but have since reopened.

One person had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, a police department spokesperson said. At least one vehicle involved in the collision hit a utility pole.

Law enforcement and Chugach Electric responded to the scene for the investigation, as well as cleanup and towing.

Drivers should expect delays and use an alternate route, the alert said.

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