SB 101 Fwy In Hollywood Reopened After Big Rig Smashes Into Several Vehicles

HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — The southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in Hollywood were temporarily blocked Tuesday after a big rig smashed into several vehicles.

The accident was reported at 2:58 p.m. on the freeway near Melrose Avenue.

Three people were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown.

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All southbound lanes were shut down for 30 minutes before all lanes were reopened around 5:20 p.m.

At a certain point, traffic on the freeway was backed up to Barham Boulevard.