LA freeway clogged by yam spill from burning truck

A big-rig hauling a load of yams caught fire snarling traffic on the southbound Golden State (I-5) Freeway at Western Avenue.

The truck driver pulled over to the roadside about 2:30 a.m. after noticing flames sweeping through his rig, which was carrying at least 50,000 pounds of yams.

Two lanes were closed for nearly six hours as crews worked to put out the blaze and transfer the yams onto another trailer.

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