A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 10 West at the junction with State Route 57 South in Pomona, CA, causing major disruptions during the morning commute. The incident involved five vehicles, including a semi-truck with a double trailer that jackknifed, a yellow semi, a black SUV, and a Chevy Bronco.
The collision resulted in blockages in both the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane and a primary lane, leading to considerable traffic delays and congestion in the area. Emergency response teams arrived promptly to manage scene safety and traffic control, ensuring that vehicles were redirected while the situation was assessed.
Traffic management officials issued a significant alert, indicating that the HOV lane and the primary lane would remain closed for approximately one hour as crews worked to clear the wreckage. A tow truck was dispatched to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved in the traffic incident.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays and backups in this busy area. This traffic incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, especially in high-traffic zones. Updates will be provided as the situation develops and road conditions improve.