A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 605 North at the Telegraph Road off-ramp in Santa Fe Springs, CA, involving four vehicles: a bobtail truck, a white Toyota RAV4, a white commercial Hino vehicle, and a gray box truck. The incident took place around 12:25 AM, leading to multiple lane closures, particularly affecting the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.
Emergency response teams were dispatched promptly to manage the scene and implement traffic control measures. As a result of the collision, several lanes were blocked, causing substantial delays for motorists during the early morning hours. By approximately 1:29 AM, the northbound lanes were partially reopened, but the HOV lane and the first lane remained coned off, contributing to ongoing congestion.
Tow trucks were requested to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved, particularly the bobtail truck, which was high-centered on the concrete divider. The traffic incident created significant backups and delays for drivers in the area, impacting the morning commute. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the congestion caused by this traffic collision.