MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS SB 710 AT PICO, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

A traffic collision with entrapment has shut down southbound lanes of the 710 freeway at Pico Avenue in Long Beach early Sunday morning. Long Beach Fire Department responded to the scene at 5:35 a.m. after dispatch received reports of a multi-vehicle crash that left at least one person trapped and requiring extrication.

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The incident is blocking SB 710 near the Pico Avenue off-ramp. Southbound traffic is being diverted as crews work to free the trapped occupant. The exact number of vehicles involved and the extent of injuries remain unclear at this early stage.

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Motorists should expect significant delays in the area and consider alternate routes around the freeway closure.

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