A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 605 (I-605) near the Interstate 605 and State Route 60 interchange in Whittier, CA. The incident took place around 3:47 PM and involved a gray Jeep, a Chevrolet Tahoe, and a Ford Explorer, all of which were rendered undrivable.
The collision blocked the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, resulting in significant traffic delays and congestion for commuters in the area. Emergency services responded promptly, establishing scene control and deploying traffic cones to manage the flow of vehicles around the incident site.
By 5:00 PM, a tow truck was on its way to the scene to assist with the removal of the vehicles, which were obstructing the roadway. Motorists are advised to expect delays and consider alternative routes to avoid the backup caused by this traffic incident. The situation is being monitored, and updates will be provided as the scene is cleared and normal traffic conditions resume.
Drivers are encouraged to stay alert and drive cautiously in the area as emergency services continue their work to restore safe travel conditions.