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WAIPAHU, Honolulu County, Hawaii, Oct. 30, 2026 — A crash on the eastbound H-1 Freeway near the Waikele Bridge snarled traffic on Thursday afternoon, October 29. Only one lane remained open as crews worked the scene.
The collision was reported in the far right lane of eastbound H-1 near the Waikele Bridge in Waipahu. The far left lane stayed open to traffic, but backups stretched toward Kapolei as drivers merged around the scene.
Honolulu police, fire crews and ambulance personnel responded. EMS was on scene to assess and evaluate those involved, and the extent of the injuries has not been confirmed so far. No information on what led to the crash or how many people were involved has been released. The cause remains under investigation.
We hope everyone involved comes through this safely.
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What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, call 911, and exchange information with the other driver. Document the scene with photos if you're able to safely do so.
How do traffic backups like this affect safety on the freeway?
Sudden slowdowns and lane closures can catch following drivers off guard, raising the chance of rear-end collisions. Slowing early and leaving extra space helps.
Where do most freeway crashes happen?
Many occur in congested merge points, construction zones, or areas where lanes narrow or shift, such as bridges and interchanges.
