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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH HALTS SB 170 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES

By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 18, 1:13 PM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH HALTS SB 170 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES

A traffic collision with entrapment has brought emergency crews to the southbound 170 freeway near the 320 area in Los Angeles early this morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department dispatched extrication units to the scene at 5:56 AM, indicating at least one vehicle occupant was trapped and required rescue tools to extract.

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The freeway is expected to experience significant delays as LAFD and California Highway Patrol work the scene. Details on the number of vehicles involved, severity of injuries, and what caused the collision remain limited at this early stage.

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

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