A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on northbound Interstate 405 (I-405) at the junction with Interstate 605 (I-605) in Long Beach, CA. The incident took place around 7:29 AM during the busy morning commute and involved a white Jeep Compass, a grey Honda CR-V, and a red Toyota Prius.
As a result of the collision, lanes four and five were blocked, causing significant traffic delays and congestion in the area. Emergency response teams, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and field service units, arrived promptly to manage traffic and ensure safety.
By 7:40 AM, it was confirmed that vehicles were obstructing lane four, while lane five was also affected. A tow truck was called to the scene to remove at least one of the vehicles involved in the collision. The roadway was cleared by approximately 8:25 AM, but motorists were advised to expect residual delays as traffic began to normalize.
Drivers in the area should remain cautious and be prepared for potential backups as the situation continues to resolve. The CHP is actively managing the scene to restore normal traffic flow on this busy stretch of highway.