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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON SB 710 NEAR DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY
By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Thursday, August 13, 2026
By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Thursday, August 13, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 13, 4:31 AM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON SB 710 NEAR DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

A traffic collision on southbound 710 Freeway at West 6th Street in Long Beach has forced emergency crews to launch an extrication operation early Wednesday morning. The crash was reported at 2:34 a.m., with dispatch data indicating multiple vehicles involved.

Related: EXTRICATION UNDERWAY AFTER MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH IN DOWNTOWN LA · EXTRICATION UNDERWAY AFTER CRASH IN LONG BEACH

Long Beach Fire Department units are on scene. Details on the number of people trapped, extent of injuries, or what triggered the collision remain limited at this hour. The SB 710 FY at W 6th St corridor - part of the heavily-traveled route connecting Long Beach to Orange County - is expected to see significant delays as crews work.

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Motorists should expect major backups and consider alternate routes around the area.

See also: MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH HALTS NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY · EXTRICATION UNDERWAY AFTER MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH IN LOS ANGELES

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

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