California's Highway 1 collapses near Big Sur due to heavy rain, forcing closures and stranding motorists. Crews work to evacuate stranded individuals and repair the damage.
Key Points
Heavy rain led to the collapse of a section of California's Highway 1 near Big Sur
Motorists were stranded but efforts were made to evacuate them
Crews are assessing the damage and working on repairs to the highway
Pros
Efforts to evacuate stranded motorists were successful
Crews are working to repair the damaged section of the highway
Cons
Frequent closures on Highway 1 due to collapses, mud flows, and rockslides during severe weather