Lithium ion batteries catch fire in truck crash near Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro
The Seaside Freeway was closed between Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro on the west side of the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the Long Beach (710) Freeway to the east. Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID ...
Watch: Lithium ion battery explosion blows apart truck trailer in San Pedro crash
Video captured the moment a truckload of lithium ion batteries exploded and blew apart a trailer following a big rig rollover crash near the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro.
Explosive crash shuts down bridge in San Pedro
A big rig containing lithium ion batteries overturned in San Pedro Thursday afternoon, sparking a fire, disrupting port operations and causing a massive traffic nightmare with the closure of a major freeway for 24 to 48 hours.
Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed due to crash, battery fire in San Pedro
The Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed in San Pedro Friday after a semi overturned causing several lithium batteries to explode in the trailer and catch fire Thursday. Officials say the closure could extend into Saturday as firefighters continue to monitor the trailer,
Batteries burn, explode after big rig overturns in San Pedro
A big rig containing lithium ion batteries overturned in San Pedro Thursday afternoon, sparking a fire that reportedly led at least one battery to explode. Gil Leyvas reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Sept.
Big rig fire prompts closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge and freeway connecting San Pedro to Long Beach
A key artery for the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach remains shut down due to a lithium ion battery fire that sparked after Thursday afternoon when a big rig overturned. That incident led to closure of the 47 [Seaside] Freeway from Harbor Boulevard to the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Vincent Thomas Bridge and parts of Highway 47 still closed after big rig crash sparks fire in San Pedro
Portions of Highway 47, including the Vincent Thomas Bridge, were still closed Friday after a big rig containing lithium batteries crashed in San Pedro, sparking a fire.
47 Freeway in San Pedro shut down after big rig carrying lithium-ion batteries sparks fire
SAN PEDRO, Calif. - Traffic was backed up on the 47 Freeway in San Pedro Thursday afternoon as firefighters battled a blaze set off by a big rig truck carrying lithium-ion batteries. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash was reported just before noon in the 900 block of North Seaside Avenue.
Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro closed as big rig with lithium-ion batteries continues to burn
The Vincent Thomas Bridge, running through the Port of Los Angeles, remains closed in both directions as fire crews let the toxic truck fire burn out on its own.
Vincent Thomas Bridge still closed after truck with lithium-ion batteries overturns
The Vincent Thomas Bridge and the 47 Freeway remained closed Friday morning after a truck loaded with lithium-ion batteries overturned Thursday and sparked fire.
Workers clear burned-out semi from San Pedro freeway
Officials fully cleared the wreckage Friday night, a day after a semi-truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire, ...
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San Pedro's 47 Freeway Closure, Overturned Semi-Truck with Lithium Batteries Sparks Extended Firefighting Efforts
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned in San Pedro, causing a fire and significant traffic disruptions.
Patient hoisted after being injured in San Pedro’s ‘Sunken City’ area
Search and rescue crews hoisted a man who was found injured at the bottom of San Pedro’s “Sunken City” area Tuesday night.
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Workers clearing burned-out semi from San Pedro freeway
Officials are working to clear the wreckage the day after a semi truck carrying lithium ion batteries caught fire, closing ...
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Big rig fire prompts closure of freeway in San Pedro to Long Beach
A fire that sparked Thursday afternoon when a big rig carrying lithium ion batteries overturned in San Pedro has led to ...
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Overturned big rig removed after battery fire, allowing Seaside Freeway to reopen
Firefighters relocated the cargo to a secure location on Terminal Island and removed other hazardous materials affecting the ...
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3.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Malibu, USGS says
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Malibu Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Airport Fire Nears Full Containment in Orange, Riverside Counties
Containment of the Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties remained at 95% Saturday, with crews making sure no additional threats remain and drones outfitted with infrared sensors being used to ...