A significant traffic collision occurred today on California Route 97 in Ludlow, CA, involving four vehicles: a semi truck with a refrigerated trailer carrying frozen chickens, an SUV that rolled over, a Dodge Caravan, and another big rig. The incident took place during the morning commute, resulting in substantial traffic disruptions.
To facilitate recovery operations, two lanes of California Route 97 were closed, leading to delays for motorists in the area. Traffic management units were deployed to control the flow of vehicles and help minimize congestion. Debris from the collision was reported on the roadway, further impacting traffic conditions.
Tow trucks were called to the scene to assist with the recovery of the vehicles involved in the collision. The semi truck and the Dodge Caravan are among those expected to be towed as part of the recovery efforts. Motorists are advised to anticipate backups and delays while crews work to clear the area.
Authorities are actively managing the situation to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid the affected section of California Route 97 and reduce congestion.