A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred this morning on Interstate 5 South (I-5) near Manchester in Encinitas, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 8:12 AM and involved a grey Infiniti SUV and a black Tesla. Both vehicles were rendered undriveable and remained in lane #1, leading to significant traffic disruptions.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, implementing traffic control measures to manage the flow of vehicles. As the collision blocked a key lane, motorists experienced delays during the busy morning commute. Tow trucks were requested to remove both vehicles, with the first tow truck needed for the black Tesla and a second for the grey Infiniti SUV.
The presence of the vehicles in the travel lane contributed to congestion, causing backups for drivers in the area. Emergency responders worked diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic conditions as quickly as possible.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and exercise caution while navigating through the area as the situation develops. The California Highway Patrol is actively managing the incident to ensure the safe removal of the vehicles involved in this traffic collision.