MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 101 FREEWAY, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026

  By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Sunday, August 23, 2026 &middot; Updated August 24, 2026

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BREAKING — Aug 23, 11:19 PM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 101 FREEWAY, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY
A traffic collision involving extrication has shut down the northbound 101 freeway near 1390 in Los Angeles Friday night. LAFD West division units responded to the scene at 9:10 PM.
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The number of vehicles and severity of injuries remain unclear at this early stage. Extrication operations suggest at least one person is trapped and requires rescue.
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Northbound 101 traffic is expected to be severely impacted. Motorists should avoid the area or prepare for major delays.

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