A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on Interstate 880 North near the Interstate 80 West interchange in Oakland, CA, causing significant disruptions during the morning commute. The incident involved a grey Honda CR-V, a grey Volvo, and a grey VW station wagon, leading to lane closures that affected the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane and lanes one and two.
Emergency response units were dispatched promptly to manage the scene and ensure safe traffic flow. By approximately 7:55 AM, emergency personnel were actively working to establish secure traffic conditions. The collision was reported at around 7:54 AM, and by 8:40 AM, a tow truck was requested to assist with the removal of the vehicles, which were blocking critical lanes.
As a result of the traffic incident, motorists experienced delays and congestion in the area, particularly affecting those traveling through the busy interchange. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid backups and delays as emergency response efforts continue.
Traffic management units remained on-site to monitor the situation and facilitate the reopening of lanes. By mid-morning, efforts were underway to clear the roadway and restore normal traffic flow.