Big Rig Crash, Fire Shuts Down 5 Freeway In Silverlake
SILVERLAKE (CBSLA.com) — A fiery big rig crash prompted the closure of all lanes on both sides of Interstate 5 for more than four hours Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The accident, which took place just south of the Glendale (2) Freeway, was reported around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday when a big rig crashed into the center median and caught fire.
"My trailer tires just locked. I tried to control it and I can't," the driver said.
"The cab of the big rig became fully engulfed. The driver was able to extricate himself without any injuries," Sgt. Mike Alvarez said.
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Northbound traffic was diverted at Stadium Way, while southbound traffic was diverted at Flecher Drive.
The CHP reopened both sides of the freeway around 7:30 a.m.
No other injuries were reported. It was unclear what caused the crash.
The big rig's trailer was empty at the time of the accident.
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