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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH CLOSES 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, 5:40 AM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH CLOSES NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

A traffic collision with extrication requirements has shut down northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near 1830 NB in Los Angeles as of 1:07 a.m. Tuesday. LAFD Valley is on scene.

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The call came in early morning, and details on the number of vehicles involved and any injuries remain limited at this hour. Extrication operations suggest at least one vehicle is involved enough to require rescue personnel to cut occupants free.

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Northbound 5 traffic in the area should expect significant delays. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

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

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