A traffic collision on Interstate 5 North (I-5 N) in Los Angeles, CA, caused significant disruptions today during the evening rush hour. The incident involved four vehicles: a white pickup truck that struck a wall, a white SUV, a black pickup truck that collided with the SUV, and one additional solo vehicle.
Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation. Damaged vehicles were noted, with deployed airbags and smoke observed from one of the vehicles. A tow truck was called to assist with the removal of non-drivable vehicles from the roadway.
To manage traffic flow, multiple traffic management units were deployed to the scene. They worked to shift vehicles to the center median, which helped alleviate some of the congestion caused by the incident. Lane closures were implemented, resulting in delays and backups for motorists in the area.
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the congestion stemming from this traffic collision. Updates on the traffic situation will be provided as the incident is resolved and normal traffic patterns are restored.