At Least 1 Injured in Castaic Truck Accident on 5 Freeway
Castaic, California (November 3, 2021) – The authorities are conducting an investigation into a big rig crash that left at least one person injured in Castaic on Wednesday evening.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the accident was reported shortly before 5 p.m. on the 5 Freeway near the Lower Crossover.
Authorities said a military truck and another vehicle collided on the northbound side of the freeway.
It's unclear what led up to the accident.
1 Injured in Castaic Truck Crash on 5 Freeway
One person was transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
The big rig spilled over 20 gallons of diesel fuel near the center divider.
A HazMat crew responded to the incident and cleared the fuel spill.
An investigation to determine the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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