A tanker truck carrying propane overturned early Saturday morning in Boyle Heights, shutting down portions of the southbound 5 Freeway near the transition to the 60 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The rollover was first reported around 4:59 a.m. near Boyle Avenue, where the tanker came to rest on its side, blocking multiple lanes and damaging a concrete barrier.
There is no active leak from the truck’s propane tank, Los Angeles firefighters confirmed. Hazmat crews remain on scene as a precaution while contractors work to safely upright the tank and clear debris.
One Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was being evaluated for a minor injury, and officials say the truck driver was not seriously hurt.
A SigAlert was issued due to the extended cleanup and is currently expected to last until at least 9:15 a.m., though officials say that timeline may change.
Traffic impacts include:
- All lanes closed on the southbound 5 transition to the eastbound 60
- Southbound 5 connectors remain blocked near the incident
- Hard closures affecting the SB 101 to EB 60 transition, with traffic diverted to SB 5
- The 7th Street offramp from the SB 101 also closed due to barrier damage
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes, including the 10 Freeway.
Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.
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