Overview
- The crash on the Pilar branch near the Los Olivos bridge left a fallen container stretched across the northbound lanes and stopped traffic.
- Early reports point to a height miscalculation, and the driver said roadside sensors did not flag an issue and that the empty container sat higher than when loaded.
- Road safety staff and police are directing drivers off the highway at the Avenida Olivos exit to keep cars moving on the collector road.
- Authorities say heavy cranes are needed to lift the metal container, and they urged drivers to avoid the area because delays stretch for kilometers.
- No serious injuries were reported, and the gridlock has trapped hundreds of motorists on a key artery where bridge clearances, typically about 4.1 meters, leave little room for overheight loads.