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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH TIES UP NORTHBOUND 170 FREEWAY IN LA

By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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BREAKING — Aug 18, 8:16 AM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH TIES UP NORTHBOUND 170 FREEWAY IN LA

A traffic collision requiring extrication has shut down the northbound 170 Freeway near 1620 in Los Angeles early this morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene at 5:44 a.m.

Related: MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY · MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH HALTS NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

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The nature and extent of injuries remain unclear at this hour. Northbound traffic on the 170 is heavily impacted as emergency crews work the scene. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.

See also: MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA; EXTRICATION UNDERWAY · MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH CLOSES NORTHBOUND 5 FREEWAY IN LA

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

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