An upset big rig welcomed traffic to a stop on the northward 5 Freeway through the Elysian Valley neighborhood Monday morning.

The occurrence happened about 5:15 a.m. at the point when the truck toppled close to Stadium Way, spilling fuel onto the turnpike, as per the California Highway Patrol’s traffic occurrence log.

A dim shaded SUV became involved with the occurrence and ground to a halt close to the center divider.

It was indistinct if the vehicle had collided with the big rig, however the SUV at last burst into flames and was inundated on fire, as per the CHP.

There was no prompt word on any wounds coming about because of the occurrence.

Authorities gave a SigAlert for the conclusion of all northward paths not long after the big rig upset. The paths were required to stay shut until at any rate 7:30 a.m., as per the CHP.

It was found out from the scene that the vehicles were attempting to escape the 5 turnpike subsequent to getting down on the slope of Riverside Drive.

Postponements on the northward 5 Freeway were seen right back to the 710 Freeway.