150 Evacuated After L.A. Freeway Accident

Diesel-truck filled with 9,000 gallons of gasoline explodes on freeway, forcing the evacuation of 150 residents and killing the driver.

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September 27, 2003, 11:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"For some neighbors, the incident confirmed fears that the freeway, which carries nearly 50,000 big rigs per weekday, poses a danger to their community. Although they believe that the freeway needs to be modernized and improved, they fear losing their homes or risking more accidents if it is widened."

Thanks to Gilbert Estrada

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 in The Los Angeles Times

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