A significant traffic collision involving three big rigs occurred today on Interstate 710 South near the interchange with Interstate 405 North in Long Beach, CA. The incident took place around 1:10 PM and resulted in the closure of lanes 1, 2, and 3, causing considerable traffic delays in the area.
One of the big rigs was reported to be leaking fuel, which prompted a swift emergency response. Multiple units from emergency services arrived on the scene to manage the situation effectively. Towing operations were initiated to remove the vehicles involved in the traffic incident, and additional resources were requested to address the fuel leak and ensure roadway safety.
Due to the lane closures, drivers experienced significant congestion during the busy afternoon traffic hours. A signal alert was issued to inform motorists of the ongoing lane restrictions, which are expected to remain in effect for approximately two hours as cleanup and recovery efforts continue.
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and exercise caution while traveling near the affected section of Interstate 710 South. The coordinated response from emergency services aims to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.