A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 710 near State Route 91 in Long Beach, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 6:30 AM, involving a white hatchback and a silver sedan, which were blocking the middle lane of the highway. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, and while there were reports of smoke in the area, officials confirmed that there was no fire associated with the incident.
The collision resulted in significant traffic delays, as all lanes were temporarily stopped to allow for emergency response and vehicle removal. Witnesses observed one vehicle facing sideways while the other was positioned on the right-side embankment. A tow truck was requested to assist in clearing the vehicles from the roadway.
The presence of smoke was noted by a nearby observer, but authorities indicated that it was not related to any fire from the collision. The status of any injuries remains unknown at this time.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling in the area and to expect potential delays as cleanup efforts continue. The California Highway Patrol is working diligently to restore normal traffic flow on this busy route.