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"Severe Flooding Paralyzes Long Beach, SoCal Drivers Struggle Amid Record Rainfall"
weather1 year ago

"Severe Flooding Paralyzes Long Beach, SoCal Drivers Struggle Amid Record Rainfall"

Major flooding in Long Beach shut down a portion of the 710 Freeway and delayed drivers as the first of two storms hit Southern California, causing at least four vehicles to be submerged in water. The southbound lanes of the freeway near Pacific Coast Highway were closed due to flooding, with several vehicles getting stuck and partially submerged. A flash flood warning was issued for the South Bay area, including Long Beach, as rain fell at rates between 1 and 1.5 inches per hour, raising the risk of flooding.

"Southern California Hit by Major Flooding as Storms Submerge Freeways and Cars"
weather1 year ago

"Southern California Hit by Major Flooding as Storms Submerge Freeways and Cars"

Heavy rain caused flooding on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach, with cars and trucks struggling to navigate through 2 feet of standing water. The flooding is part of a major trucking route to and from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and clogged storm drains are likely to blame. A flash flood warning was issued for several areas, and a portion of Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach was also closed due to flooding. The storms are expected to bring significant rainfall to Southern California.

Fatal 5-car crash on 710 Freeway in Long Beach caught on camera.
tragedy2 years ago

Fatal 5-car crash on 710 Freeway in Long Beach caught on camera.

Dash camera footage captured a fatal crash on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach, California, which killed five people, including two children. The Hyundai Sonata was speeding before hitting an attenuator and exploding into flames. The lone survivor suffered serious injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and authorities have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs were factors.

Multiple Fatal Crashes on Southern California Freeways.
accidents2 years ago

Multiple Fatal Crashes on Southern California Freeways.

Five people were killed and one person was injured in a solo-vehicle collision on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach, California. The vehicle slammed into an attenuator and caught fire in the northbound lanes of the freeway near the 91 Freeway interchange. The California Highway Patrol confirmed that only one vehicle was involved in the crash. The northbound lanes were closed and a Sig Alert was issued. One lane has since reopened, but three other lanes remain closed until further notice. No further information about the victims has been released.