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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 5 FREEWAY REQUIRES EXTRICATION

By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Monday, August 17, 2026
By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Monday, August 17, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 17, 4:20 PM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON 5 FREEWAY REQUIRES EXTRICATION

Los Angeles Fire Department is responding to a traffic collision on the northbound 5 Freeway at 2140 that was reported at 2:31 p.m. Saturday. Extrication operations have been requested, indicating at least one vehicle occupant is trapped.

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The northbound 5 remains impacted in the area. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or what caused the collision remain limited at this early stage of the response.

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

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