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Multi-vehicle crash shuts down 405 Freeway
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk KTTV , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A traffic incident occurred on the 405 Freeway, affecting the morning commute. The northbound lanes were blocked due to a crash involving multiple vehicles. This incident happened on a Thursday morning.
The crash resulted in the shutdown of the northbound lanes, causing disruptions to traffic. Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 11 Los Angeles . For more details about the multi-vehicle crash, including any updates or additional information, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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