A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 10 East near Frontage Road in Riverside County, CA, involving three vehicles, including a semi-truck with a trailer and another vehicle transporting chocolate. The incident took place early this morning around 2:56 AM, when the semi-truck reportedly crossed from the westbound side and became perpendicular to the roadway, blocking both eastbound lanes.
Emergency response teams quickly arrived on the scene to manage traffic and control the situation. Recovery operations began shortly after, resulting in lane closures that affected both eastbound lanes. Traffic was held up for nearly an hour as crews worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.
By 6:38 AM, the second lane was confirmed closed, and all lanes were blocked for recovery efforts. This situation led to significant delays and congestion for morning commuters, with estimates indicating that it would take approximately 45 minutes to an hour to fully reopen the roadway.
Motorists traveling through Riverside County are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the backup caused by this traffic incident. Authorities are working diligently to ensure the safe removal of the vehicles involved and to minimize disruption to traffic flow.