Several lanes of the 57 Freeway near Chapman Avenue in
Fullerton were shut down late Wednesday evening after a multiple-vehicle crash
involving a big rig, authorities said.
Shortly after 7 p.m., a tire on the big rig blew out,
causing the truck to strike the center divider on the southbound side of
the freeway and roll over into the northbound lanes, said Officer Jon Latosquin
of the California Highway Patrol. Diesel fuel from the rig spilled onto the
roadway.
At least seven other vehicles then collided, according to
a spokeswoman for Metro Cities Fire Authority.
Investigators said the truck was hauling a forklift,
which flew into the air after becoming dislodged by the impact, KTLA-TV Channel
5 reported.
Seven people were transported to trauma centers, fire
officials said. At least one person was pronounced dead, according to the CHP.
All but two southbound lanes of the freeway were shut
down. Four lanes on the northbound side remained open.
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