Multiple crashes on icy northbound lanes of 5 Freeway near Gorman forces complete closure

All northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed for more than two hours near Gorman on Wednesday morning after multiple crashes on the slick, icy road in the Tejon Pass. 

According to a Sigalert, the crashes were reported at about 6:10 a.m., where the 5 Freeway meets the 138 Freeway near Gorman, between Santa Clarita and the Grapevine.

The circumstances of the crashes were not immediately known as of 8:45 a.m., although Caltrans confirmed multiple collisions occurred.

CBS LA issued a Next Traffic Alert after all northbound lanes were closed for cleanup. They were reopened by 8:45 a.m.

Heavy snow conditions and icy roads covered the 5 Freeway in the vicinity. 

No additional details were immediately made available.