A significant traffic collision occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Branford Street in Los Angeles, CA. The incident, which took place around 11:24 PM, involved a semi-truck pulling two trailers that collided with the center divider, resulting in debris blocking all lanes of traffic.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, implementing a hard closure for the first three lanes to ensure safety. Traffic was diverted off the freeway at Branford Street, with only the fourth lane remaining open for vehicles. A tow truck was called to remove the semi-truck, which had one of its trailers hanging off the center divider.
The status of any injuries related to the collision remains unknown. The California Highway Patrol issued a sigalert, indicating that all lanes except the fourth lane would be closed for approximately one hour. However, as the situation developed, the sigalert was extended for an additional two hours due to the complexity of the cleanup process.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area as crews work to clear the debris and restore normal traffic flow. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the incident and its impact on traffic conditions.