Three Critical After Tanker Crashes With 2 Cars, Overturns
GLASSELL PARK (CBSLA.com) — (UPDATE) A Tanker truck has crashed with two vehicles and overturned on the southbound 2 freeway in Glassell Park.
All lanes were closed near Fletcher Drive and Verdugo Road causing a traffic backup all the way to the 134 Freeway, the CHP said. The No 1 and 2 lanes have since opened, the 3 and 4 lanes will remain closed until further notice, according to a CHP tweet.
Seven people were injured overall and transported to a local hospital. Three are in critical condition, according to Los Angeles Fire Department.
The tanker was carrying milk. Both cars were mangled in crash.
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