A significant traffic collision occurred today on Interstate 10 East near Cloverfield Boulevard in Santa Monica, CA, leading to major traffic disruptions during the afternoon commute. The incident involved three vehicles, including a white pickup truck that overturned and caught fire, blocking multiple lanes of the freeway.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, initiating towing and recovery operations to manage the situation. As a result of the collision, several lanes were blocked, causing considerable delays and congestion for drivers in the area. A sigalert was issued, indicating that all lanes would be closed for approximately one hour while crews worked to clear debris and restore normal traffic flow.
Traffic control measures were implemented to assist with the backup, and one lane was gradually reopened after about an hour. However, cleanup efforts continued, as debris from the collision remained on the roadway, necessitating further lane closures.
By late afternoon, the freeway was cleared, and all lanes were reopened, allowing traffic to resume its normal pace. Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as residual delays may persist due to the earlier incident.