Multiple crashes involving semi trucks led to major traffic delays on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles.
When it happened: The accidents occurred on Wednesday, November 6th, starting early in the morning.
The details: The first crash occurred around 5 a.m. on the southbound side at Roxford Street in Sylmar, involving a semi and a passenger car, along with other vehicles.
- One of the cars flipped over the center divider and was pinned between the semi truck's trailer and the wall.
- Later, a car caught fire in a separate incident in the northbound lanes, adding to traffic chaos.
- Another crash happened near the interchange with the 118 Freeway in San Fernando, with the semi's front end crushed, and the driver taken to the hospital in critical condition.
- A separate crash on the nearby 210 Freeway involving a truck hauling oranges added to the congestion.
What we know: The series of incidents started as early as 5 a.m. and brought traffic to a near halt, reported KTLA.
The extent of injuries from these multiple crashes remains unclear as authorities have not released additional information.