The accident caused a traffic jam.

Meaning: This sentence describes an unfortunate event leading to a situation where vehicles are unable to move freely.

Choice of Words: Accident is an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. Caused means to bring about or result in something happening. Traffic jam is a situation in which vehicles are unable to move freely due to heavy congestion.

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• The traffic jam caused a long line of cars to form on the highway.
• The accident caused extensive damage to the vehicle.
• Accident cleared, road reopened, traffic flowed.
• The traffic officer directed traffic with a whistle and hand gestures.
• Accident narrowly avoided.
• He drove carefully to avoid an accident.
• The car swerved to avoid an accident.
• The police investigated the cause of the accident.
• The car was towed away from the scene of the accident.
• The driver swerved quickly to avoid accident.