Transportationscore 125·2 metrosupdated 4h ago
Explosive Big Rig Fire Causes Major Traffic Backup on 5 Freeway
An explosive fire involving a big rig on the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley has led to significant traffic delays. The incident began near Lankershim Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, with flames visible from the truck as northbound vehicles navigated around the scene.
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