Chaos unfolded on the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in East Los Angeles early Monday morning when a semi-truck overturned, causing a complete shutdown and a significant jam in the early commute hour. The incident was reported just before 6 a.m. near Indiana Street, according to ABC7. Drivers were advised of a single lane reopening by 6:50 a.m., but the overflow of traffic experienced extended delays as cleanup continued.

Adding to the scramble, an egg delivery truck was involved in the accident, spilling its cargo and creating a slippery situation for crews attempting to manage the already chaotic scene. "Quite a mess here," Sky5's Rich Prickett reported, observing the truck "completely peeled apart" in live footage obtained by KTLA. Traffic on the southbound side was confirmed to be backed up to the 110 Freeway.

The California Highway Patrol had to issue a Sig Alert north of Indiana Street because of the big rig crash, as noted by CBS Los Angeles. Officials were urging drivers to find alternate routes and use caution while passing through the area. The full blockage of lanes prompted traffic to pool back to the I-5 and I-10 Freeway northern split, illustrating the widespread impact of the morning's disaster.