Firefighters responded to a rollover crash involving a big rig carrying lithium ion batteries Thursday near the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro.
Firefighters and a hazardous materials team responded to a rollover crash and fire involving a big rig carrying lithium-ion batteries Thursday near the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro.
There were no injuries reported in the crash early Thursday afternoon near the busy shipping port. Details about what led to the rollover were not immediately available.“We were able to determine that the best course of action for this is to continue to let it burn. Lithium-ion batteries take copious amounts of water, so it's generally better to just let them burn. It's also better for the environment," said Captain Adam Van Gerpen with the LA City Fire Department.
"This afternoon, a semi-truck transporting lithium batteries overturned on Terminal Island. For the safety of everyone in the area, all traffic and bridges leading to and from Terminal Island have been temporarily shut down," said Councilmember Tim McOsker."I want to express my deep appreciation for the quick and proactive response and the leadership of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association.
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