LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A Los Angeles city sanitation truck burning alongside the southbound 5 Freeway near Osborne Street in the Arleta area prompted the freeway to be closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon.
The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert and closed all southbound and northbound lanes for an unknown duration due to the vehicle fire. The CHP reports the driver is out of the vehicle.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews are on the scene working to extinguish the flames. The California Highway Patrol reports the driver is out of the vehicle.
AIR7 was over the scene where traffic was stopped and backed up for miles due to the closure. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes.
No further details were immediately available.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.