Southbound lanes of 5 Freeway shut down in East Los Angeles due to overturned semi-truck

Monday, February 3, 2025
EAST LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- All southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway were shut down in East Los Angeles early Monday morning due to an overturned semi-truck.

The crash at Indiana Street was reported just after 5:30 a.m. The semi, which was carrying groceries, hit the bridge and toppled over on the freeway.

The incident brought traffic to a standstill during the morning rush hour.

One lane was opened to drivers by 6:50 a.m., but the rest were expected to remain closed for about three more hours.


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