Storm Hits California: Highway Collapse and Evacuation of Hundreds

Parts of a highway in California collapsed following heavy rainfall that caused chunks of the asphalt to fall into the ocean. In detail, hundreds of people were evacuated on Monday after a landslide resulted in the collapse of sections of Highway 1 in California, although portions of the road remained closed. The Associated Press reported that heavy rains near the Rock Creek Bridge, about 17 miles south of Monterey, California, led to chunks of the roadway falling into the ocean next to the two-lane road. A spokesperson for the California Department of Transportation, known as Caltrans, confirmed to The Hill that passages were cut off for approximately 1600 people initially due to what officials described as a slip. The San Francisco Chronicle mentioned that some drivers were forced to sleep in their cars overnight or go to local hotels that were open for guests.