Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed as crews work scene of lithium-battery fire
The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge remained closed Friday morning, Sept. 27, as Los Angeles city firefighters continue to monitor a lithium-battery fire erupted after a truck overturned on Thursday, officials said.
Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed due to crash, battery fire in San Pedro
The Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed in San Pedro Friday after a semi overturned causing several lithium batteries to explode in the trailer and catch fire Thursday. Officials say the closure could extend into Saturday as firefighters continue to monitor the trailer,
Battery-laden trailer that crashed and caught fire is moved off Highway 47, but road remains closed
Portions of Highway 47, including the Vincent Thomas Bridge, were still closed Friday after a big rig containing lithium batteries crashed in San Pedro, sparking a fire.
Vincent Thomas Bridge remain closed
The Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed after a big rig carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned and caught fire on the 47 Freeway.
Vincent Thomas Bridge still closed after crash
More than 24 hours after a big rig overturned on the 47 Freeway in San Pedro, the Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed, and crews are still working to remove the truck and the ignited lithium ion batteries.
Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro could be closed through weekend
The Vincent Thomas Bridge remains shutdown more than 24 hours after a truck carrying lithium batteries tipped over and caught on fire.
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