A truck with a trailer lost control and collided with the right shoulder on the northbound Interstate 5 at El Toro Road in Laguna Hills, CA, today at approximately 9:39 AM. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the roadway was initially blocked. Fortunately, there are no confirmed reports of injuries at this time.
The incident caused a significant disruption to traffic as the right lane was obstructed. Emergency responders worked diligently to clear the area, and by 9:53 AM, the roadway was cleared, allowing traffic to resume. Two private tow trucks were dispatched to assist with the removal of the truck and trailer involved.
As of 12:20 PM, the tow trucks were still on-site, working to load the trailer onto a flatbed truck. The final disposition of the vehicles involved remains unknown, but the situation is being managed efficiently by the responding teams.
Motorists traveling in the area should remain cautious as cleanup efforts continue. While the roadway has reopened, residual traffic delays may occur as vehicles adjust to the cleared lanes. The California Highway Patrol urges drivers to stay alert and drive safely in the vicinity of the incident.