Debris Scattered after Multi-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway [Burbank, CA]

Roads Closed after Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway near Burbank Boulevard in Burbank

 
BURBANK, CA (May 8, 2020) – Early Tuesday morning, a multi-vehicle crash on northbound 5 Freeway left debris scattered on the road.
 
According to police reports, the fiery crash was between two big-rigs and a pickup-truck. The incident reportedly shut down a stretch of the freeway for several hours. California Patrol Highway first received reports of the fiery crash around 1:50 a.m., near Burbank Boulevard.
 
As a result, the Burbank firefighters were called to the scene to put out the fire. Authorities later revealed that the crash did not lead to any injury.
 
However, the collision caused the axles to break off one of the big rigs.
 
Due to the crash, the authorities diverted the traffic off the northbound 5 Freeway at Empire Avenue. By 7:00 a.m., the No. 1 and 2 lanes reopened while the No. 3 and 4 remained unavailable. The Scott Road offramp was also closed.
 
By 9:00 a.m., all the closed lanes have since reopened.
 
Driving a car may seem like a commonplace event, but it is one of the most dangerous things you will ever do. It’s always best to focus on the task at hand. Put all distractions away, be careful around other travelers. By doing so, you can minimize the risks of car accidents.

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