Traffic & Transit
SigAlert: Overturned Semi Triggers 605 Freeway Closure
A semi truck carrying fuel overturned in a crash on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway, triggering an hours-long closure of four lanes.
INDUSTRY, CA — An overturned semi spilled fuel across the southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Industry overnight triggering an hours-long SigAlert expected to last through the morning rush hour.
The crash involved a Honda Civic and a tanker truck carrying fuel near the Pomona (60) Freeway interchange about 1:40 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. The fuel spilled across four lanes of the freeway. The CHP issued a SigAlert expected to last, at least, until 8:30 a.m.
The fuel spill prompted the CHP to close the Nos. 1 through 4 lanes of the freeway. Traffic was being diverted off the freeway at Valley Boulevard, the CHP said.
Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The truck was carrying approximately 8,200 gallons of fuel and at least 50 gallons "spilled onto (the) ground, but not into drains," Cal Trans tweeted at 4:35 a.m. "Tank will have to be emptied before (being raised)."
Los Angeles County fire paramedics were called to the scene, but it was unclear if anyone was injured, the CHP said.
Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
City News Service and Patch Staffer Paige Austin contributed to this report.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
