A traffic collision involving two vehicles caused significant lane blockages on Interstate 10 West near Santa Anita Avenue in El Monte, CA today. The incident occurred around 5:45 PM and involved a silver BMW and an unknown dark-colored vehicle, both of which were obstructing traffic in the second lane. Additionally, a white Toyota Camry was confirmed to be non-drivable and required towing from the scene.
Emergency services responded promptly, and by 5:51 PM, all lanes of traffic were halted due to the ongoing incident. Responders worked to gather information about the vehicles involved while managing the scene. By 5:54 PM, efforts were underway to push the vehicles off the roadway at Temple City, allowing for other vehicles to follow and clear the area.
A tow truck was requested for the damaged Toyota Camry, which had sustained front-end damage and was blocking the fourth lane. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the collision.
Motorists in the area experienced delays as traffic was temporarily halted, but the situation was managed effectively by emergency personnel. As the scene was cleared, drivers were advised to remain cautious and expect potential residual delays while traffic resumed normal flow.
This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices to prevent accidents on busy highways.