Flooding closes I-5

Flooding and mud closed the 5 Freeway in both directions in Sunland on Wednesday after a storm caused debris to flow down across all lanes. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Oct. 9, 2013 5:12 PM PT

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All lanes of the 5 Freeway north of Burbank were closed Wednesday afternoon after flooding sent mud and debris across the interstate.Flooding closed the southbound lanes, backing up traffic into Sun Valley. Read Story

Traffic on the northbound 5 Freeway diverted in Sunland. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Two Caltrans crew members wade in the water trying to clear the drainage. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

A CHP officers stands on the empty freeway in Sunland. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Heavy equipment clears debris and mud from the 5 Freeway. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Heavy equipment clears debris so water can drain off the 5 Freeway in Sunland. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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Flooding closes I-5

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