The 5 freeway was shut in both directions early Saturday after a semi-truck crash brought down some power poles.
Live wires were strewn along the road due to the smash, which happened just after 1 a.m, Verdugo Fire Department said.
A over-height truck struck some wires while driving westbound on Alameda Avenue just west of the freeway. A following big rig then hit the wires and brought down three power poles. The crash caused wires to dangle down to the road below
All lanes on the 5 freeway were closed northbound at Western Avenue and southbound at Verdugo Avenue. The southbound side of the freeway reopened at 3:05 a.m.