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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH HALTS NORTHBOUND 5 NEAR LOS ANGELES, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Thursday, September 17, 2026
By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Thursday, September 17, 2026
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BREAKING — Sep 17, 12:12 PM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH HALTS NORTHBOUND 5 NEAR LOS ANGELES, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

A traffic collision with extrication required has shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the 1280 block in Los Angeles as of 2:17 a.m., according to LAFD dispatch data. Multiple vehicles are involved, though exact counts remain unclear at this early hour.

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Fire Department crews are on scene working extrication operations, suggesting at least one occupant may be trapped. The northbound 5 is effectively blocked while emergency responders work the incident.

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Motorists should expect significant delays and consider alternate routes. Details on injuries, vehicle types, and what caused the collision are not yet available.

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

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