A jackknifed semi-truck caused a significant traffic collision on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 210 in Pasadena, CA, today. The incident occurred around 4:39 PM near North Rosemead Boulevard, blocking multiple lanes, including the high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where a red cab semi-truck was found positioned sideways across the first and second lanes. Initial reports indicated that traffic was completely stopped, and it was unclear if any other vehicles were directly involved in the collision.
By 4:41 PM, the jackknifed truck was moved into the general purpose lanes. The California Highway Patrol later updated the incident status to a traffic collision with unknown injuries.
As of 5:00 PM, two semi-trucks were reported in the general purpose lanes, contributing to the ongoing traffic disruption. The exact details regarding the status of any injuries remain unknown.
Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area and consider alternate routes if possible. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential hazards on the road, particularly involving large commercial vehicles. Authorities are working to manage the situation and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.