Traffic & Transit
3-Car Crash Reported On Costa Mesa Freeway Tuesday Morning
Traffic moving south on the Costa Mesa freeway stalled considerably Tuesday morning after a 3-car crash blocked at least two lanes.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — A three-car crash on the Costa Mesa Freeway stalled early morning traffic heading toward Newport Beach Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The crash was reported at 8:21 a.m. on State route 55 near 17th avenue in Santa Ana, authorities said. At least two lanes on the freeway were blocked by the crash, according to the CHP log.
It is not currently known if anyone was injured in the crash.
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Commuters were advised to keep away from the scene while authorities investigate.
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