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Fatal traffic collision prompts road closures in Malibu

A road closure sign is seen amid heavy rain in Malibu on Feb. 2, 2019. (Credit: KTLA)

One person died in a traffic collision in Malibu Sunday.

All northbound lanes of Malibu Canyon Road were closed from PCH to Civic Center Way. All PCH lanes were closed from Civic Center Way to Malibu Canyon, the city announced.

People who usually drive through the area were encouraged to take an alternative route.

At 9:17 p.m., the Sheriff’s Department announced that the collision was cleared and all lanes were open.