A traffic collision occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) near the Wilshire Boulevard off-ramp in Los Angeles, CA. The incident, which involved five vehicles, including a grey Toyota Prius, a Jaguar, and a Mercedes, was reported at approximately 2:26 PM.
As a result of the collision, several lanes were blocked, leading to significant traffic congestion and delays for afternoon commuters. Emergency response teams, including units from the California Highway Patrol and fire services, quickly arrived on the scene to manage traffic and control the situation.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the affected area, as the blocked lanes have caused backups that may persist until the scene is cleared. The California Highway Patrol is actively working to restore normal traffic flow.
Drivers should remain alert and expect possible residual congestion as the incident is resolved. Updates on the traffic incident will be provided as more information becomes available.