A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on the northbound section of State Route 55 (SR-55) at the Interstate 405 (I-405) interchange in Costa Mesa, CA. The incident took place around 1:30 PM and involved a grey Nissan van, a grey Toyota vehicle, and a small silver van.
As a result of the collision, the right lane was blocked, leading to significant traffic delays and congestion for motorists traveling in the area. Emergency response units were dispatched to manage traffic and control the scene, ensuring the safety of all drivers.
Tow trucks were called to the scene to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved in the traffic incident. The grey Toyota vehicle was reported to be facing the wrong way and was obstructing the slow lane, further contributing to the traffic backup.
Motorists using the northbound section of SR-55 should anticipate delays and plan for potential backups as the situation is managed. Authorities are actively working to clear the roadway and restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.
Drivers are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes while the traffic incident is being addressed.