EXTRICATION UNDERWAY AFTER CRASH ON 405 NORTH

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026

  By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Sunday, August 23, 2026 &middot; Updated August 24, 2026

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BREAKING — Aug 23, 11:27 AM PT
EXTRICATION UNDERWAY AFTER CRASH ON 405 NORTH
Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a traffic collision on northbound 405 Freeway near the 990 address around 5:13 a.m. Friday. The call came in as an extrication, indicating at least one person was trapped.
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Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or what caused the crash remain limited at this early stage. The northbound 405 is likely experiencing significant delays as crews work the scene.

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