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Truck carrying dirt overturns on SR-134 creating massive traffic jam

A large truck carrying dirt overturned on the SR-134 Freeway in the Toluca Lake area Friday afternoon, creating a massive traffic jam. 

The crash happened a little after 2 p.m. on eastbound lanes near the Cahuenga Boulevard exit, according to California Highway Patrol. 

It remains unclear what caused the truck to overturn.

The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment but their condition is not yet known. 

CHP officers issued a SigAlert for the area for at least one hour as crews attempt to clear the blockage from the road. All lanes were reopened at around 4:30 p.m. 

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