A significant multi-vehicle collision occurred today on State Route 84 East, just west of the toll plaza in Menlo Park, CA. The incident involved five vehicles, including a silver Hyundai Elantra and a dark sedan, resulting in all lanes being blocked for an extended period. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and while the extent of injuries remains unknown, there were no reported injuries.
The collision was first reported at approximately 8:44 PM, and by 8:51 PM, all lanes were confirmed blocked due to debris and the presence of multiple vehicles. One vehicle was confirmed to be undriveable, while the status of the other vehicles involved is still unclear. The situation escalated as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
Traffic was severely impacted, prompting the California Highway Patrol to issue a sigalert at 9:28 PM, warning drivers of expected delays. Tow trucks were requested to assist with the removal of the damaged vehicles. By 10:14 PM, some lanes began to reopen, but significant delays were still anticipated.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the situation is fully resolved. The California Highway Patrol continues to monitor the incident as they work to restore normal traffic flow on State Route 84 East.