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Fatal crash involving semi truck on 5 Freeway

Fatal crash involving semi truck on 5 Freeway

A devastating multi-vehicle collision occurred early Sunday on the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights, resulting in one fatality and 10 individuals being taken to hospitals. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the crash, involving a semi-truck and numerous cars, occurred near 4th Street just after 5 a.m. A total of 15 individuals were evaluated by emergency responders. The exact number of vehicles involved was not immediately clear, but video footage showed damage to multiple cars. Both the southbound 5 Freeway and a transition road were closed for several hours due to the crash, causing significant traffic delays. This is an ongoing situation, and updates can be found on KTLA.

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