A significant traffic collision occurred today on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (I-10) at Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica, CA, causing substantial traffic disruptions. The incident involved four vehicles, including a gray BMW 4-door that overturned and caught fire, as well as another gray sedan that was also overturned.
Emergency response teams, including multiple California Highway Patrol units, were dispatched to manage the scene. The collision resulted in hard lane closures on 20th Street, with specific lanes on the westbound side affected. To facilitate vehicle recovery and evidence processing, additional lanes were temporarily shut down, leading to considerable delays and congestion during the afternoon commute.
Authorities issued a sigalert for all westbound lanes of I-10 at 17th Street, anticipating closures for approximately 30 minutes. As the situation unfolded, updates indicated that while some lanes were reopened, the 20th Street on-ramp to westbound I-10 remained closed for safety reasons. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the significant traffic backup caused by this incident.
Tow services were called to assist with the recovery of the overturned vehicles, and traffic control measures were implemented to minimize disruptions. Drivers in the area should remain cautious and expect delays as cleanup efforts continue.