A significant traffic collision occurred today involving four vehicles, including a semi-truck, on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 just south of State Route 58 in Buttonwillow, CA. The incident took place around 12:29 PM when the semi-truck failed to stop for traffic that was already at a standstill, resulting in a jackknife situation that caused the truck to collide with the guardrail.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where two white Honda cars and a Honda Pilot were also involved in the crash. All lanes were blocked as responders worked to manage the situation. Towing services were called to assist with the removal of the vehicles, including three tow trucks and one heavy-duty truck for the semi-truck.
As of 1:20 PM, towing operations were in progress, and traffic was significantly impacted due to the blockage. The status of any injuries resulting from the incident remains unknown, but authorities are working diligently to clear the roadway and restore normal traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the situation is resolved. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the incident and the reopening of the affected lanes.