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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 5 FREEWAY NORTHBOUND IN LA REQUIRES EXTRICATION

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, 6:36 PM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 5 FREEWAY NORTHBOUND IN LA REQUIRES EXTRICATION

Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a traffic collision on northbound Interstate 5 near 1280 NB 5 Road in Los Angeles at 2:17 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The incident has been classified as requiring extrication, indicating at least one vehicle occupant may be trapped.

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Details on the number of vehicles, injuries, or causes remain limited at this early stage. The northbound 5 is a major commuter corridor through central Los Angeles, and the incident is likely to impact traffic during the early morning hours.

See also: MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 5 FREEWAY SOUTH IN LOS ANGELES REQUIRES EXTRICATION · MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 5 FREEWAY REQUIRES EXTRICATION

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

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