By Crash News Writer 
Los Angeles, CA (July 23, 2025) – Two separate traffic incidents caused major delays Tuesday morning across Southern California’s I-5 Freeway corridor, with one crash spilling melons across the roadway and another igniting a load of trash in Tustin.
News sources show that the first crash occurred late Monday night just after 11:00 p.m. in Boyle Heights, when a semi-truck hauling a full load of melons overturned on the transition road to southbound Interstate 5. The crash resulted in a diesel fuel spill and scattered produce that forced a hard closure of the transition ramp. The Los Angeles Police Department also closed the Mission Road on-ramp to assist with cleanup and traffic control. A SigAlert was issued and extended due to continued recovery efforts. All lanes have since reopened.
Meanwhile, in the Tustin area, a separate incident involving a garbage truck unfolded early Tuesday morning. The truck lost its load on the northbound side of I-5 near Fourth Street, not far from the 55 Freeway. The debris ignited and caused a fire in the middle of the freeway, prompting emergency response crews to intervene. No injuries were reported in either crash.
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This article is based on early information from the California Highway Patrol and local news outlets and may be updated as new facts emerge.
- Identities of those involved have not been released, and no injuries have been officially reported at this time.
- Law enforcement continues to investigate both incidents to determine contributing factors, including mechanical issues or driver error.
- Travelers in the affected areas were advised to use caution and monitor traffic updates until all lanes reopened later in the day.
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