The Vincent Thomas Bridge is San Pedro remains closed after a truckload of lithium ion batteries exploded and caught fire near the Port of Los Angeles.
The bridge near the busy Port of Los Angeles remained closed Friday after the crash, explosion and fire that required a hazardous materials team response.The Vincent Thomas Bridge is San Pedro remained closed Friday morning about 20 hours after a truckload of lithium ion batteries exploded and caught fire near the Port of Los Angeles.
There were no injuries reported in the crash early Thursday afternoon near the busy shipping port, where firefighters and a hazardous materials team responded at about midday Wednesday. Details about what led to the rollover were not immediately available.California Highway Patrol officials indicated that the Vincent Thomas Bridge could potentially remain closed for as long as 24 to 48 hours.
“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."We're concerned about water runoff getting into the drains, eventually getting into the ocean. It could create an environmental disaster.
The Seaside Freeway was closed between Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro on the west side of the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the Long Beach Freeway to the east.Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.Flames and thick smoke could be seen coming from the shipping container on the trailer of the truck, which was on its side in the 900 block of North Seaside Avenue.
"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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