Semi-truck hauling gravel crashes, shuts eastbound 210 Freeway in Irwindale

IRWINDALE, Calif. (KABC) —

A crash involving two semi-trucks shut down all lanes on the eastbound 210 Freeway near the 605 Freeway interchange in Irwindale early Friday morning.

The crash occurred around 4 a.m. near the Irwindale Avenue exit. All eastbound lanes were closed, but CHP opened the shoulder to let cars through.

210 EB UPDATE: Gravel truck overturns at 605/210, minor injuries – CHP has opened the right shoulder; heavy traffic. pic.twitter.com/JRL435vgfH

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One of the semi-trucks was hauling two trailers, one of which overturned and spilled gravel all over the roadways.

Officials said the cleanup could take as long as two hours.

One person was transported with minor injuries.