A significant traffic collision occurred today on the eastbound 91 Freeway near Yorba Linda Boulevard in Anaheim, CA, involving a vehicle and a semi-truck. Emergency services responded promptly at approximately 9:27 PM, where they discovered the driver of the vehicle trapped inside. The Jaws of Life were utilized to extract the driver, who sustained unknown injuries.
Due to the severity of the incident, all lanes on the eastbound 91 Freeway were closed for an extended period, leading to considerable traffic disruptions. Initially, an ambulance was requested as a precautionary measure. As recovery operations progressed, heavy-duty towing was required to safely remove the semi-truck from the roadway.
By 10:02 PM, lanes one, two, and three were reopened, but lanes four and five remained closed, prompting a traffic signal alert for the area. As of 11:19 PM, recovery efforts were still ongoing, with authorities working to clear the scene and ensure the safety of all motorists.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while recovery operations continue. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.