EXTRICATION UNDERWAY AFTER CRASH IN VAN NUYS

By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Monday, August 17, 2026

  By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, August 17, 2026

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BREAKING — Aug 17, 1:00 PM PT
EXTRICATION UNDERWAY AFTER CRASH IN VAN NUYS
Los Angeles Fire Department crews are on scene at a traffic collision on North Strohm Avenue in Van Nuys that has triggered an extrication response. The crash was reported at 7:36 a.m. this morning.
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Extrication typically indicates at least one vehicle occupant is trapped and requires specialized rescue equipment to free. No details on injury count, vehicle types, or cause have been released at this early stage.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.