A significant traffic collision occurred today at the intersection of W McCabe Road and Silsbee Road in El Centro, CA, causing major disruptions to traffic flow. The incident involved a single vehicle, a Toyota, which sustained extensive front-end damage and had inoperable right-side wheels. This collision resulted in downed power lines and a displaced utility pole, blocking both northbound and southbound lanes.
Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the scene to manage traffic and secure the area. As utility crews worked to restore the damaged infrastructure, both lanes remained closed, leading to significant traffic delays and congestion. Motorists in the vicinity experienced backups as they were diverted from the affected roads.
Authorities established detours at Brockman/McCabe and Silsbee/McCabe to facilitate traffic movement while repairs were underway. The road closures are expected to last several hours, with estimates indicating that utility repairs could take up to three hours to complete.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes to minimize delays during this traffic incident. The California Highway Patrol is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.