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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH TRIGGERS EXTRICATION ON 5 FREEWAY NORTHBOUND

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, 11:39 AM PT
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH TRIGGERS EXTRICATION ON 5 FREEWAY NORTHBOUND

Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a traffic collision with extrication required on the northbound 5 Freeway near downtown LA early this morning. The crash was reported at 2:17 a.m. at 1280 North Bound 5 Road.

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The involvement of extrication equipment suggests at least one vehicle sustained damage requiring crews to free occupants. LAFD units are on scene. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or what caused the collision remain limited at this early stage.

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The northbound 5 is a critical artery through central Los Angeles, and emergency crews are managing the incident.

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

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