Big rig bursts into flames after crashing on the northbound 14 Freeway near Newhall

A big rig caught on fire after crashing on the northbound 14 Freeway near the Newhall Avenue exit Monday evening.

California Highway Patrol closed all lanes near the Newhall Avenue exit for an unknown duration as firefighters try to get to contain the blaze, which was first reported just after 10:30 p.m.

The flames, which had fully engulfed the cab of what CHP said was a tanker truck, caused a Sigalert for two lanes as crews cleared the scene until 3 a.m. when all lanes were reopened to traffic.

The driver of the truck was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on injuries suffered during the incident.