An accident involving a semi truck caused major lane closures on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles early on December 29th. The truck left the road and ended up in a waterway near Castaic, California.

The details: The crash occurred just before 3 a.m. As the semi veered off course, it breached a guardrail and landed in a shallow waterway. A fuel spill resulted, necessitating a substantial cleanup effort.

• The truck driver was taken to a hospital; however, their condition remains undisclosed.
• The freeway's multiple lanes were closed for the cleanup and investigation, impacting many travelers during the peak post-holiday rush.

What they're saying: "We aim to control spillage and ensure no fuel enters the waterway as we extract the vehicle," Vincent Mendez of Freeway Towing Company stated, referring to efforts to manage the spill and recover the truck.

What's next: Cleanup operations are ongoing according to KTLA, though a timeline for reopening all lanes has not been provided.

Thankfully, no other vehicles were involved in the accident, and no additional injuries were reported.