A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 5 South near Harbor Drive in Oceanside, CA, causing major disruptions during the afternoon commute. The incident involved four vehicles, including a gray Ford F150, a white Honda, a Honda Civic, and an additional unidentified vehicle. As a result of the collision, multiple lanes were blocked, leading to substantial traffic congestion and delays for motorists in the area.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, with units managing traffic and directing vehicles around the blockage. The collision was reported at approximately 1:13 PM, with vehicles obstructing the two left lanes of the highway. As emergency crews worked to clear the scene, additional lane restrictions were implemented to facilitate traffic flow and ensure safety.
By 1:34 PM, it was confirmed that vehicles were still blocking the two and three lanes of Interstate 5 South, causing backups that extended to the Coaster Station. A tow truck was dispatched to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved in the traffic incident. As of 1:46 PM, some lanes were reopened, allowing traffic to gradually resume movement, although delays were still expected as congestion cleared.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area until the situation is fully resolved.