A significant traffic collision occurred today on the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101 near Los Osos Valley Road in San Luis Obispo, CA, involving nine vehicles. The incident, which took place around 4:44 PM, caused both lanes to be blocked, resulting in considerable traffic delays and congestion.
The vehicles involved included a blue Nissan Sentra, a blue BMW, a black Chevy pickup, a maroon pickup truck, a black BMW, a blue Honda Civic, a GMC Sierra, a gray Chevy Silverado, and a red Chevy S10. Emergency response teams were quickly dispatched to manage the scene and control traffic flow. Multiple towing operations were initiated to clear the vehicles from the roadway.
By approximately 5:25 PM, both lanes of U.S. Highway 101 were reported to be open again, easing the traffic backup that had formed. However, motorists were advised to remain cautious as residual congestion may persist in the area.
Authorities encourage drivers to stay alert and follow traffic management instructions to ensure safety on the road. The swift response from emergency personnel helped to minimize the disruption, but travelers should expect potential delays as cleanup efforts continued.