Crime & Safety
5-Vehicle Accident Snarls Traffic at 405 and 10 Freeways
One person is transported to an area hospital.
A semi-truck and four vehicles were involved in an accident on the 405 Freeway southbound at the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) Wednesday afternoon causing heavy traffic backup, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department and California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 1:09 p.m. on the 405 just north of Venice Boulevard, according to CHP Officer Jennifer Cassidy. A SigAlert was issued at 1:21 p.m.
Cassidy said the accident involved a semi-truck that collided with the right shoulder wall of the 405 Freeway southbound and four other vehicles became involved.
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LAFD spokesman Erik Scott said no one was trapped and no extrication was required. At least one person was sent to a local hospital in unknown condition. Scott said one LAFD engine is on the scene, as well as California Highway Patrol.
At 3 p.m., Cassidy said there were no further injuries reported and the accident is under investigation.
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