Flaming storage truck blocks southbound 405-110 connector in Gardena
A red storage truck caught fire on the southbound 405 to 110 ramp in Gardena early this morning, prompting closure of the connector.
Around 6:00 a.m., a storage truck ignited on the ramp linking the southbound 405 with the southbound 110 in Gardena. The driver abandoned the vehicle, pulling it onto the right shoulder as flames spread. Firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze, which produced a thick column of smoke over the freeway. Authorities shut down the specific connector while keeping the other ramps at the interchange open.
Why it matters
The incident halted a key traffic link on a major Los Angeles freeway, affecting commuters and emergency response.
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