Fuel Spill Shuts Down Southbound 5 Freeway

About 150 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from a big rig tonight, forcing the closure of all southbound lanes of the Golden State (5) Freeway in Newhall.

The spilled fuel was reported at 8:41 p.m. at Calgrove Boulevard, California Highway Patrol Officer Anthony Polizzi said.

A SigAlert was issued at 9:03 p.m., he said.

Traffic was being diverted at Lyons Avenue, according to the CHP.

A Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatch supervisor said the leak was stopped after about 150 gallons had spilled and crews were at the scene cleaning up the mess.

City News Service