A serious collision occurred today on Interstate 605 South near Wardlow Road in Long Beach, CA, involving a box truck and a big rig. The incident was reported around 11:03 AM and resulted in unknown injuries.
Initial reports indicate that the box truck collided with the big rig, which was parked on the roadside. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, with personnel from the Long Beach Fire Department arriving shortly after the incident was reported.
Traffic was significantly affected, leading to lane closures on the southbound side of the highway. By 12:04 PM, it was confirmed that emergency responders were on-site managing the situation. Although a significant traffic alert was not issued, authorities worked to keep at least one lane open for motorists.
As the situation progressed, it was reported that by 1:18 PM, one lane had reopened, while lanes three and four remained blocked as of 3:43 PM, causing ongoing traffic delays in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes to avoid congestion.
This incident underscores the importance of road safety, especially during roadside emergencies. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.