5 highway accident in Mission Hills causes major traffic delays

LOS ANGELES – According to the California Highway Patrol, a crash involving two large trucks on the 5 Freeway in Mission Hills has shut down multiple lanes and caused significant traffic delays.

Four southbound lanes of the highway are closed at Brand Boulevard. The carpool lane remains open.

According to the CHP, lanes will remain closed for at least four hours as the cleanup and investigation continues.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes.