A serious traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 5 South near Avenida Pico in San Clemente, CA, involving two vehicles: a white utility van and a silver Dodge Ram van. The incident was reported at approximately 3:00 PM when the white utility van lost control, swerved across multiple lanes, and struck a concrete barrier, resulting in the van flipping over.
Emergency services were dispatched promptly and arrived on the scene within minutes. The driver of the silver Dodge Ram reported being hit by debris from the collision but did not sustain any injuries. However, four individuals from the white utility van were transported to Mission Hospital for medical evaluation. The specific nature of their injuries has not been disclosed.
The white utility van sustained major damage and required towing from the scene, while the silver Dodge Ram remained on-site as it was not directly involved in the collision. By 4:10 PM, a tow truck was called to remove the damaged vehicle, and emergency units began clearing the area shortly thereafter.
Traffic was impacted during the incident, with two lanes blocked on the right side of the highway. However, by 5:34 PM, the scene was cleared, and normal traffic flow was restored.
This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, especially in busy highway conditions. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine any contributing factors.
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