Drilling mistake sends gallons of crude oil into East LA streets, prompting road closures

The California Highway Patrol has issued a SigAlert for the closure of the area near East Cesar Chavez and Eastern avenues in East Los Angeles due to a burst underground pipe.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area or seek alternate routes.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said they responded to a call for a possible hazmat situation at about 3:21 a.m. Friday…

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