Propane tanker trailer overturns on 110 Freeway in downtown LA

LOS ANGELES - No injuries were reported after a big rig loaded with propane overturned Monday morning on the transition road from the 110 Freeway to the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, snarling traffic in the area.

California Highway Patrol officials said the single-vehicle crash was reported just before 4:30 a.m. on the transition road from the northbound side of the 110 Freeway to the eastbound 10 Freeway. 

The incident was reported as showers made for slick roads across Southern California. The big rig was under a bridge, which made it more difficult for heavy-duty tow trucks to navigate. A SigAlert was issued around 4:45 a.m. shutting down the transition for what was expected to be several hours.

The full load was estimated to weigh 9,000 pounds, said the Los Angeles Fire Department's Margaret Stewart.

"LAFD HazMat Squad confirmed there are no propane leaks at this time," Stewart said in a statement. "There is slight damage to the tank. The only leak was of engine oil which has been diked and prevented from spreading. There are no signs of fuel leaking.

Motorists were advised to plan alternate routes for the morning commute.

City News Service contributed to this report.