A significant traffic collision occurred today on State Route 60 East near Country Village Road in Riverside, CA, involving two semi trucks. The incident took place around 1:15 PM, with one semi truck overturning on its side and another jackknifing in the slow lane. This resulted in multiple lane closures, specifically blocking lanes 3 and 4, as well as parts of the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.
Emergency response teams were promptly dispatched to the scene to manage traffic and ensure safety. Towing services were requested for at least one of the vehicles involved in the collision. By 1:25 PM, all lanes were reported to be stopped, leading to significant traffic delays and congestion in the area. Traffic control units worked diligently to reroute vehicles and alleviate the backup caused by the incident.
As of 1:38 PM, lanes 1 and 2 of the HOV lane were reopened, but lanes 3 and 4 remained closed, with a potential hard closure anticipated until the semi trucks could be safely removed from the roadway. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays as cleanup efforts continue.