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91 Freeway Reopens Following Big Rig Accident In Carson

CARSON (CBSLA.com) — The Gardena (91) Freeway was reopened Tuesday after an early morning big rig crash blocked several lanes, the California Highway Patrol said.

The accident happened around 2:20 a.m. when the truck, which was carrying a 37,000-pound load, overturned while transitioning from the northbound 110 Freeway to the eastbound 91.

The right four lanes near Main Street were blocked as a result.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

All lanes of the 91 Freeway were reopened around 6:30 a.m., the CHP said.

The cause of the accident was under investigation.

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