Single-Vehicle Crash Halts I-5 Traffic Near Camp Pendleton

A serious single-vehicle crash involving a possible SUV fire and entrapment occurred early Monday morning on northbound Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton, north of Oceanside, leading to the temporary closure of all lanes and severe traffic backups stretching for miles. The incident happened around 7:40 a.m., with reports indicating the vehicle caught fire and at least one person was trapped inside, prompting emergency responders to call in a medical helicopter, which required a brief closure of southbound lanes for landing. By 8 a.m., southbound lanes and two northbound lanes reopened, with the remaining northbound lanes reopening just before 9:30 a.m., although congestion persisted throughout the morning. Authorities have not yet provided details regarding injuries or the exact number of people involved. Images from the scene showed the vehicle on its side with significant front-end damage. The situation remains under investigation as officials continue to gather more information.