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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA; EXTRICATION UNDERWAY
By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 12, 7:50 AM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA; EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

A traffic collision with extrication required has shut down northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near 1830 in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning. LAFD responded to the scene at 1:07 a.m., according to PulsePoint dispatch data.

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The nature and extent of injuries, vehicle count, and cause of the crash remain unclear at this hour. Northbound 5 traffic is expected to be significantly impacted as crews work the scene.

See also: MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON NB 5 FREEWAY, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY · MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH CLOSES NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA

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

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