A traffic collision involving four vehicles occurred late last night on the southbound lanes of Interstate 605, near the interchange with Interstate 5 in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The incident took place at approximately 10:55 PM on December 21, 2024. Two vehicles crashed into a guardrail and fell into a ditch, while one vehicle caught fire.
Emergency services responded promptly, with the Santa Fe Springs Fire Department arriving shortly after the incident was reported. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the occupants of the vehicles. The collision caused significant traffic disruptions, leading to the closure of all southbound lanes of Interstate 605.
By 11:30 PM, all lanes were completely stopped as a tow truck was dispatched to assist with the removal of the vehicles. Traffic was managed effectively, and by approximately 12:31 AM on December 22, 2024, all lanes were reopened to motorists.
The situation was resolved without any injuries, and all vehicles were cleared from the scene by early morning. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously and remain aware of their surroundings, especially in areas where accidents may occur.