(KNX 1070/CNS) - PCH is open again both directions after a bizarre crash— that caused incredible flooding.
A vehicle rolled over and sheared off two fire hydrants on Pacific Coast Highway this morning, prompting the closure of the road in both directions at the California Incline.
The accident occurred about 3 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
As of 7 a.m., utility workers shut off both hydrants that flooded out PCH.
As of 8:30 a.m., the southbound PCH lanes were re-opened. The northbound lane is still closed. The 10 freeway at Fourth Street is also still closed.
Traffic was being diverted off the westbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway on the Fourth Street off ramp, Cal Trans said.
The road will be closed until further notice.
Details of the accident were not immediately available.
Watch the video from KNX reporter Craig Fiegener:
#PCH still shut down in both directions in #SantaMonica from the Incline to the north to the WB10 at 4th St due to an earlier crash the sheered 2 fire hydrants. ALT: Lincoln to Entrada is slow but works. More @KNX1070 #TrafficAlert #KNXtraffic
— Brian Douglas (@BrianDouglasKNX) February 13, 2019This closure is for an unknown duration according to CHP! We will get you around @KNX1070 https://t.co/7rskPHTQOU
— Brian Douglas (@BrianDouglasKNX) February 13, 2019Second sheared-off hydrant shut off by water utility workers on PCH. pic.twitter.com/vWkWyH5GZ9
— Craig Fiegener (@CraigNews3LV) February 13, 2019#BREAKING Flooding on PCH! pic.twitter.com/WTDJi0o811
— Craig Fiegener (@CraigNews3LV) February 13, 2019#BREAKING Major flooding problem on PCH in Santa Monica! Some type of water equipment sheared open in a crash— according to early reports. pic.twitter.com/M86ggRoEB3
— Craig Fiegener (@CraigNews3LV) February 13, 2019
