A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on the transition corridor between State Route 241 North and State Route 133 South in Irvine, CA. The incident was reported around 8:40 PM and involved a white Toyota Prius, a silver Rivian, and a Volkswagen G1 SUV, which was noted to have a broken rear tire and required towing.
Emergency response units were quickly dispatched to manage the situation. As a result of the collision, traffic was significantly impacted, leading to delays and congestion in the area. The transition from State Route 241 to State Route 133 experienced backups as vehicles were diverted and lanes were temporarily closed to facilitate the response and towing operations.
Motorists traveling through this corridor during the evening rush hour were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid extended delays. Traffic management personnel monitored the situation closely to ensure the roadway would be cleared as quickly as possible.
A tow truck was called to assist with the Volkswagen G1 SUV, while the other vehicles were also managed to restore normal traffic flow. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution in the area as cleanup efforts continue.