Semi-Truck Crash Closes 5 Freeway Lanes in LA

A semi-truck crash caused boxes of french fries and diesel fuel to spill across the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near Stadium Way in Los Angeles early Thursday morning. The incident, occurring around 3:20 to 3:30 a.m., led to a SigAlert and the closure of all southbound lanes until approximately 9:30 a.m. Cleanup efforts were prolonged due to the extent of the spill and hazardous materials involved. Drivers were diverted to the southbound 2 Freeway and other alternate routes. The crash, attributed to an 'unsafe turning movement' by the semi-truck driver, resulted in the trailer detaching and spilling its load. The incident remains under investigation with no immediate reports of injuries.