A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 880 South near the interchange with Interstate 980 West in Oakland, CA, involving five vehicles. The incident took place during the afternoon rush hour, resulting in multiple lane closures and notable traffic congestion.
The collision involved a gray SUV that impacted a guardrail, another gray SUV that collided with an unknown object, and a gray Volkswagen sedan involved in a crash with an unidentified vehicle. Additionally, an unspecified SUV was involved in a collision with a sedan, complicating the traffic situation further.
Emergency services responded promptly to manage the scene, focusing on traffic control and clearing the vehicles involved. A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of the damaged vehicles from the freeway. As a result of the incident, drivers experienced slow-moving traffic and backups in multiple lanes, particularly affecting the right side of the highway.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays as cleanup continues. The traffic incident has caused significant disruption to the afternoon commute, and drivers should remain cautious in the area as emergency crews work to restore normal traffic flow.