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LA freeway shut down at Stadium Way after semi-truck crash scatters fries across lanes

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LA freeway shut down at Stadium Way after semi-truck crash scatters fries across lanes
The southbound 5 Freeway was shut down Thursday morning after a semi-truck crashed, sending debris across all lanes. (Photo courtesy KTLA)

LOS ANGELES, Calif,   A semi-truck loaded with french fries crashed on the 5 Freeway in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles leaving all southbound lanes blocked by boxes of fries Thursday morning, Aug. 28.

According to local e-media, the crash was reported around 3:30 a.m. near Stadium Way.

Video showed the cab of the truck had  disconnected from the trailer.

The  french fry boxes were left covering the freeway prompting officials to issue a sigalert stopping all southbound traffic while crews worked to clear the mess.

This is an on-going story and will be updated as more information is available.

Dana Guthrie

Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.

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Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
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