All lanes are open after a big rig crash and fuel leak closed lanes on the 101 Freeway Tuesday morning in the west San Fernando Valley.
An accident prompted the closure of the westbound lanes in Encino near Hayvenhurst Avenue around 5:18 a.m. Details about what led to the crash were not immediately available.
A SigAlert was sent around 5:30 a.m. to help clear the wreckage and clean up a diesel spill around 5:30 a.m.
Video from NewsChopper4 showed the big rig trailer on the shoulder leaning against a freeway wall.
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Drivers were advised to avoid the area.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
