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Big Rig Crash Snarls Traffic on 210 Freeway
A big rig carrying thousands of pounds of grapes crashed on the 210 Freeway near Huntington Drive Monday morning.
*This story was written by Local Editor Nathan McIntire
A big rig carrying about 35,000 pounds of grapes crashed through the center divider of the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway in Monrovia today, blocking some lanes but resulting in no injuries, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The crash occurred about 4:50 a.m. at Huntington Drive, said CHP Officer Francisco Villalobos. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver, for an unknown reason, "allowed his big rig to go left and hit the center divider," Villalobos said.
Officers blocked the carpool lanes and the No. 1 lanes in both directions, along with the No. 2 westbound lane while crews worked the clear the scene.
KTLA reported that that a Sig Alert will be in effect in the area until 10 a.m. Drivers are advised to take Huntington Drive, Colorado Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard or Duarte Road as alternate routes, the station reports.
--City News Service contributed to this story.
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