A significant traffic collision occurred today on State Route 118 West near Balboa Avenue in Los Angeles, CA, involving five vehicles. The incident took place during the evening rush hour, leading to substantial traffic disruption. A white vehicle flipped over, while another white vehicle was found on its roof, obstructing the slow lane. Additionally, a white BMW SUV was blocking the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, along with two other vehicles of unknown description.
Emergency responders arrived promptly to manage the scene and control traffic flow. As a result of the collision, the HOV lane, as well as lanes three, four, and five, were blocked, causing significant delays and congestion for motorists in the area. A tow truck was dispatched to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved in the crash.
A signal alert was issued, indicating that lanes four and five would remain closed for approximately 30 minutes while the scene was cleared. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the backup caused by this traffic incident. The situation is still developing, and drivers should exercise caution while navigating through the area.