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MULTIVEHICLE CRASH SNARLS 170 FREEWAY IN LA, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

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, 11:02 AM PT
MULTIVEHICLE CRASH SNARLS 170 FREEWAY IN LA, EXTRICATION UNDERWAY

Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a traffic collision on southbound 170 Freeway near the 320 block early Sunday morning with extrication operations underway, according to PulsePoint dispatch data. The call came in at 5:56 a.m.

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LAFD units were on scene working to extract at least one occupant from the wreckage. The exact number of vehicles involved and injury status remain unclear at this early stage.

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Southbound 170 traffic is expected to be significantly impacted during the response and recovery operation. Commuters should anticipate delays or seek alternate routes in the area.

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

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