A crash is blocking traffic at a major San Francisco intersection this morning, a fire dispatcher said.

The accident was reported at 6:56 a.m. at Van Ness Avenue and Hayes Street.

An ambulance has been called to the scene but the dispatcher did not have information on injuries.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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