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Santa Paula mudslides cause major damage
Ojai Road in Santa Paula is closed indefinitely after a massive mudslide caused damage to the road.
SANTA PAULA, Calif. - Crews are working on stabilizing a hillside in Santa Paula that has collapsed due to a mudslide Wednesday.
The mudslide happened near SR-150 or Ojai Road, which is one of the major roads going in and out of the Ojai area.
At this time, both directions of the 12-mile stretch of road remain closed as Caltrans crews continue cleanup efforts.
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Mudslide leads to road closure in Santa Paula
State Route 150 remains closed to traffic in both directions near Santa Paula following a mudslide due to recent rain.
There are no reported injuries or major damages.
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SkyFOX video over the scene shows at least one home on the hillside that appears to have escaped the brunt of the mudslide. Cracks were also visible on the roadway.
There is no estimated time when the roadway will reopen due to all the mud and debris that needs to be cleared.