by: Tony Kurzweil

One person is in critical condition following a multi-vehicle crash that left a big rig hanging over the side of the eastbound 210 Freeway, which was closed in Sylmar Friday morning.

The incident began around 1:45 a.m. when an SUV stopped in traffic and was struck just east of Roxford Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The chain-reaction crash involved two big rigs, the SUV and at least one other vehicle.

The cab of one of the big rigs was left hanging over the side of the freeway, and the driver had to be extricated. That driver was eventually freed and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Two other drivers were transported to the hospital in fair condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A SigAlert was issued for the closure of all eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway, with motorists being diverted off at Roxford Street.

Cleanup was expected to take several hours as the two big rigs needed to be removed from the scene. Hazmat crews were also required to clear a fuel leak that spilled onto the freeway, the CHP said.

The SigAlert was expected to remain in place until around 8 a.m.

There was no immediate word on why the SUV was stopped on the freeway.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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