An early morning crash on the 101 Freeway near Encino has led to significant lane closures and traffic disruptions, particularly affecting those on their Christmas Eve commutes. According to NBC Los Angeles, a big rig accident accompanied by a fuel leak prompted the closure of westbound lanes close to Hayvenhurst Avenue. As of now, the details leading up to the incident haven't been disclosed.
Commuters who found themselves in the vicinity faced major delays, as captured by AIR7, with the toppled semi's trailer visible against the freeway's wall. The closure was reported by ABC7 to have started just before 6 a.m., near the Hayvenhurst Avenue exit. Authorities have since been directing drivers to seek alternate routes to avoid the congested area.
In response to the crash, the California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert, as per CBS News Los Angeles. The CHP reported that no injuries occurred, and the cause of the incident remains unknown.
