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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 101 FREEWAY REQUIRES EXTRICATION

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Monday, August 24, 2026
By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, August 24, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 24, 4:28 AM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 101 FREEWAY REQUIRES EXTRICATION

Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a traffic collision on the northbound 101 Freeway early Saturday morning that required extrication efforts. The crash was reported at 12:06 a.m. near the 290 on-ramp in Los Angeles.

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LAFD units arrived on scene to find multiple vehicles involved. Extrication was needed, indicating at least one person was trapped and required removal from a vehicle. Details on the number of people injured remain limited at this time.

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The northbound 101 saw significant disruption during the emergency response. It's not yet known whether all lanes have since reopened or what caused the initial collision.

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

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