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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 405 FREEWAY REQUIRES EXTRICATION

By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Sunday, August 23, 2026
By CALWIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Sunday, August 23, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 23, 2:24 PM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 405 FREEWAY REQUIRES EXTRICATION

Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle traffic collision on the northbound 405 freeway at 5:12 a.m. Friday morning. The crash, reported near the 990 area, has prompted an extrication response, indicating at least one person may be trapped.

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Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or what caused the collision remain limited at this hour. The northbound 405 is a major commuter corridor through Los Angeles, and the incident is likely to impact morning traffic significantly.

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LAFD units remain on scene. CHP has not yet released information on lane closures or estimated clearance time.

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

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