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Person Freed From Overturned Box Truck Following Three-Car Crash, Lane Blocked

I-5 & Colorado St, Glendale, Los Angeles

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  • Firefighters are responding to a three-car crash involving a box truck on its side on I-5 North in Los Angeles. Rescue units are assessing the situation, with reports indicating a person may be trapped inside a vehicle possibly over the side of the freeway.

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One EMS unit has been canceled and will not be responding to the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:16
Metro Fire from Colorado IC, you can cancel EMS 14. Colorado IC, copy. EMS 14, you can cancel. 14, copy.

CHP is heading to the freeway crash site and coordinating with responders for a possible suspect.

LA 11 Northeast Area · 0:21
I spoke, I just got off the phone with CHP. They're going to the freeway where the three-vehicle collision took place, but they're requesting for us to go to the location for the possible suspect. I'll advise them that they also need to respond to that location. Roger. I think they're responding because the call is a go-to, but I'll double check.

The trapped individual has been extricated and is being transported to a hospital. Further updates on patient count are pending.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:27
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Our patient has been extricated and is en route to LA General Hospital. We're going to get back to you with the total patient count and what other resources we are going to need. Colorado IC, copy.

A person is receiving immediate treatment from rescue teams at the crash site.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro 5, call arrived. Battalion 5, what we do is we have in a vehicle who is an immediate, being treated by heavy rescue PD, life force. EMS 5 from IC. Rescue. We also have a second. We also have a second.

The number 1 lane on the northbound side of the freeway is being closed to assist with the crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC, if you could have CHT shut down the number 1 lane, northbound side, between Zoo. Colorado IC, copy, yes sir. CHT to show.

An additional truck and rescue unit have been requested for the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro Fire from Task Force 35, Colorado I-seat. Three car TA, updated size up. Three car TA, we do have a extrication issue. Going to need one additional truck company. One additional rescue. Colorado I-seat, copy. Light port 78, rescue 86, and EMS 14.

Firefighters report a three-car crash involving a box truck on its side. They're assessing extrication needs.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Yeah, Metro Fire from Task Force 35 on scene, southbound 5, Colorado. We do have a three-car TA, one box truck on its side. I'll get back to you on extrication issues and number of patients. It'll be known as a Colorado IC, best access for all incoming companies is going to be Zoo Drive, southbound 5.Tax Force 35, copy, three-car TA, box truck on its side, access 72 Drive.

Reports indicate a person may be trapped inside a vehicle, possibly over the side of the freeway.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
And Task Force 35, additional information, CHD states that person trapped inside, possible vehicle over the side.Light Force 12, Rescue 55, traffic...

Heavy rescue units are now attached to the freeway crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Units responding to the physical rescue, southbound 53 Way, Colorado, Channel 7 response, TAC is 14, TAC 14. Metro, Heavy Rescue 3, can you attach us to that physical rescue? Heavy Rescue 3, unit attached, incident 740. TAC.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle crash on the freeway.

EMS S of Mulholland · 0:07
Engine 35, traffic accident, southbound Fire Freeway, cross Colorado. Light Force 66 for Metro.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-5 & Colorado St.

One EMS unit has been canceled and will not be responding to the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:16
Metro Fire from Colorado IC, you can cancel EMS 14. Colorado IC, copy. EMS 14, you can cancel. 14, copy.

CHP is heading to the freeway crash site and coordinating with responders for a possible suspect.

LA 11 Northeast Area · 0:21
I spoke, I just got off the phone with CHP. They're going to the freeway where the three-vehicle collision took place, but they're requesting for us to go to the location for the possible suspect. I'll advise them that they also need to respond to that location. Roger. I think they're responding because the call is a go-to, but I'll double check.

The trapped individual has been extricated and is being transported to a hospital. Further updates on patient count are pending.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:27
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Our patient has been extricated and is en route to LA General Hospital. We're going to get back to you with the total patient count and what other resources we are going to need. Colorado IC, copy.

A person is receiving immediate treatment from rescue teams at the crash site.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro 5, call arrived. Battalion 5, what we do is we have in a vehicle who is an immediate, being treated by heavy rescue PD, life force. EMS 5 from IC. Rescue. We also have a second. We also have a second.

The number 1 lane on the northbound side of the freeway is being closed to assist with the crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC, if you could have CHT shut down the number 1 lane, northbound side, between Zoo. Colorado IC, copy, yes sir. CHT to show.

An additional truck and rescue unit have been requested for the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro Fire from Task Force 35, Colorado I-seat. Three car TA, updated size up. Three car TA, we do have a extrication issue. Going to need one additional truck company. One additional rescue. Colorado I-seat, copy. Light port 78, rescue 86, and EMS 14.

Firefighters report a three-car crash involving a box truck on its side. They're assessing extrication needs.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Yeah, Metro Fire from Task Force 35 on scene, southbound 5, Colorado. We do have a three-car TA, one box truck on its side. I'll get back to you on extrication issues and number of patients. It'll be known as a Colorado IC, best access for all incoming companies is going to be Zoo Drive, southbound 5.Tax Force 35, copy, three-car TA, box truck on its side, access 72 Drive.

Reports indicate a person may be trapped inside a vehicle, possibly over the side of the freeway.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
And Task Force 35, additional information, CHD states that person trapped inside, possible vehicle over the side.Light Force 12, Rescue 55, traffic...

Heavy rescue units are now attached to the freeway crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Units responding to the physical rescue, southbound 53 Way, Colorado, Channel 7 response, TAC is 14, TAC 14. Metro, Heavy Rescue 3, can you attach us to that physical rescue? Heavy Rescue 3, unit attached, incident 740. TAC.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle crash on the freeway.

EMS S of Mulholland · 0:07
Engine 35, traffic accident, southbound Fire Freeway, cross Colorado. Light Force 66 for Metro.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-5 & Colorado St.

One EMS unit has been canceled and will not be responding to the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:16
Metro Fire from Colorado IC, you can cancel EMS 14. Colorado IC, copy. EMS 14, you can cancel. 14, copy.

CHP is heading to the freeway crash site and coordinating with responders for a possible suspect.

LA 11 Northeast Area · 0:21
I spoke, I just got off the phone with CHP. They're going to the freeway where the three-vehicle collision took place, but they're requesting for us to go to the location for the possible suspect. I'll advise them that they also need to respond to that location. Roger. I think they're responding because the call is a go-to, but I'll double check.

The trapped individual has been extricated and is being transported to a hospital. Further updates on patient count are pending.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:27
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Our patient has been extricated and is en route to LA General Hospital. We're going to get back to you with the total patient count and what other resources we are going to need. Colorado IC, copy.

A person is receiving immediate treatment from rescue teams at the crash site.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro 5, call arrived. Battalion 5, what we do is we have in a vehicle who is an immediate, being treated by heavy rescue PD, life force. EMS 5 from IC. Rescue. We also have a second. We also have a second.

The number 1 lane on the northbound side of the freeway is being closed to assist with the crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC, if you could have CHT shut down the number 1 lane, northbound side, between Zoo. Colorado IC, copy, yes sir. CHT to show.

An additional truck and rescue unit have been requested for the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro Fire from Task Force 35, Colorado I-seat. Three car TA, updated size up. Three car TA, we do have a extrication issue. Going to need one additional truck company. One additional rescue. Colorado I-seat, copy. Light port 78, rescue 86, and EMS 14.

Firefighters report a three-car crash involving a box truck on its side. They're assessing extrication needs.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Yeah, Metro Fire from Task Force 35 on scene, southbound 5, Colorado. We do have a three-car TA, one box truck on its side. I'll get back to you on extrication issues and number of patients. It'll be known as a Colorado IC, best access for all incoming companies is going to be Zoo Drive, southbound 5.Tax Force 35, copy, three-car TA, box truck on its side, access 72 Drive.

Reports indicate a person may be trapped inside a vehicle, possibly over the side of the freeway.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
And Task Force 35, additional information, CHD states that person trapped inside, possible vehicle over the side.Light Force 12, Rescue 55, traffic...

Heavy rescue units are now attached to the freeway crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Units responding to the physical rescue, southbound 53 Way, Colorado, Channel 7 response, TAC is 14, TAC 14. Metro, Heavy Rescue 3, can you attach us to that physical rescue? Heavy Rescue 3, unit attached, incident 740. TAC.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle crash on the freeway.

EMS S of Mulholland · 0:07
Engine 35, traffic accident, southbound Fire Freeway, cross Colorado. Light Force 66 for Metro.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-5 & Colorado St.

One EMS unit has been canceled and will not be responding to the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:16
Metro Fire from Colorado IC, you can cancel EMS 14. Colorado IC, copy. EMS 14, you can cancel. 14, copy.

CHP is heading to the freeway crash site and coordinating with responders for a possible suspect.

LA 11 Northeast Area · 0:21
I spoke, I just got off the phone with CHP. They're going to the freeway where the three-vehicle collision took place, but they're requesting for us to go to the location for the possible suspect. I'll advise them that they also need to respond to that location. Roger. I think they're responding because the call is a go-to, but I'll double check.

The trapped individual has been extricated and is being transported to a hospital. Further updates on patient count are pending.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:27
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Our patient has been extricated and is en route to LA General Hospital. We're going to get back to you with the total patient count and what other resources we are going to need. Colorado IC, copy.

A person is receiving immediate treatment from rescue teams at the crash site.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro 5, call arrived. Battalion 5, what we do is we have in a vehicle who is an immediate, being treated by heavy rescue PD, life force. EMS 5 from IC. Rescue. We also have a second. We also have a second.

The number 1 lane on the northbound side of the freeway is being closed to assist with the crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC, if you could have CHT shut down the number 1 lane, northbound side, between Zoo. Colorado IC, copy, yes sir. CHT to show.

An additional truck and rescue unit have been requested for the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro Fire from Task Force 35, Colorado I-seat. Three car TA, updated size up. Three car TA, we do have a extrication issue. Going to need one additional truck company. One additional rescue. Colorado I-seat, copy. Light port 78, rescue 86, and EMS 14.

Firefighters report a three-car crash involving a box truck on its side. They're assessing extrication needs.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Yeah, Metro Fire from Task Force 35 on scene, southbound 5, Colorado. We do have a three-car TA, one box truck on its side. I'll get back to you on extrication issues and number of patients. It'll be known as a Colorado IC, best access for all incoming companies is going to be Zoo Drive, southbound 5.Tax Force 35, copy, three-car TA, box truck on its side, access 72 Drive.

Reports indicate a person may be trapped inside a vehicle, possibly over the side of the freeway.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
And Task Force 35, additional information, CHD states that person trapped inside, possible vehicle over the side.Light Force 12, Rescue 55, traffic...

Heavy rescue units are now attached to the freeway crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Units responding to the physical rescue, southbound 53 Way, Colorado, Channel 7 response, TAC is 14, TAC 14. Metro, Heavy Rescue 3, can you attach us to that physical rescue? Heavy Rescue 3, unit attached, incident 740. TAC.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle crash on the freeway.

EMS S of Mulholland · 0:07
Engine 35, traffic accident, southbound Fire Freeway, cross Colorado. Light Force 66 for Metro.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-5 & Colorado St.

One EMS unit has been canceled and will not be responding to the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:16
Metro Fire from Colorado IC, you can cancel EMS 14. Colorado IC, copy. EMS 14, you can cancel. 14, copy.

CHP is heading to the freeway crash site and coordinating with responders for a possible suspect.

LA 11 Northeast Area · 0:21
I spoke, I just got off the phone with CHP. They're going to the freeway where the three-vehicle collision took place, but they're requesting for us to go to the location for the possible suspect. I'll advise them that they also need to respond to that location. Roger. I think they're responding because the call is a go-to, but I'll double check.

The trapped individual has been extricated and is being transported to a hospital. Further updates on patient count are pending.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:27
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Our patient has been extricated and is en route to LA General Hospital. We're going to get back to you with the total patient count and what other resources we are going to need. Colorado IC, copy.

A person is receiving immediate treatment from rescue teams at the crash site.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro 5, call arrived. Battalion 5, what we do is we have in a vehicle who is an immediate, being treated by heavy rescue PD, life force. EMS 5 from IC. Rescue. We also have a second. We also have a second.

The number 1 lane on the northbound side of the freeway is being closed to assist with the crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Metro Fire from Colorado IC. Colorado IC, go. Metro Fire from Colorado IC, if you could have CHT shut down the number 1 lane, northbound side, between Zoo. Colorado IC, copy, yes sir. CHT to show.

An additional truck and rescue unit have been requested for the freeway crash.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Metro Fire from Task Force 35, Colorado I-seat. Three car TA, updated size up. Three car TA, we do have a extrication issue. Going to need one additional truck company. One additional rescue. Colorado I-seat, copy. Light port 78, rescue 86, and EMS 14.

Firefighters report a three-car crash involving a box truck on its side. They're assessing extrication needs.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:30
Yeah, Metro Fire from Task Force 35 on scene, southbound 5, Colorado. We do have a three-car TA, one box truck on its side. I'll get back to you on extrication issues and number of patients. It'll be known as a Colorado IC, best access for all incoming companies is going to be Zoo Drive, southbound 5.Tax Force 35, copy, three-car TA, box truck on its side, access 72 Drive.

Reports indicate a person may be trapped inside a vehicle, possibly over the side of the freeway.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
And Task Force 35, additional information, CHD states that person trapped inside, possible vehicle over the side.Light Force 12, Rescue 55, traffic...

Heavy rescue units are now attached to the freeway crash response.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:31
Units responding to the physical rescue, southbound 53 Way, Colorado, Channel 7 response, TAC is 14, TAC 14. Metro, Heavy Rescue 3, can you attach us to that physical rescue? Heavy Rescue 3, unit attached, incident 740. TAC.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle crash on the freeway.

EMS S of Mulholland · 0:07
Engine 35, traffic accident, southbound Fire Freeway, cross Colorado. Light Force 66 for Metro.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-5 & Colorado St.

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Comments17

brokechris4d ago

Bro cut me off and tried cutting off a trailer and went right under/into it

SarahD3214d ago

The black suv was still there hours later. Looked so bad. The box truck looked burned out. Bad accident. Backed up to glen oaks

Vallerochismoso4d ago

The black suv was that the car that started the crash

gpriscilla134d ago

Traffic is BAD but once you get passed the accident you’re good. Everyone needs to stop rushing and just drive safe.

brokechris4d ago

Bro cut me off and tried cutting off a trailer and went right under/into it

SarahD3214d ago

The black suv was still there hours later. Looked so bad. The box truck looked burned out. Bad accident. Backed up to glen oaks

Vallerochismoso4d ago

The black suv was that the car that started the crash

gpriscilla134d ago

Traffic is BAD but once you get passed the accident you’re good. Everyone needs to stop rushing and just drive safe.

brokechris4d ago

Bro cut me off and tried cutting off a trailer and went right under/into it

SarahD3214d ago

The black suv was still there hours later. Looked so bad. The box truck looked burned out. Bad accident. Backed up to glen oaks

Vallerochismoso4d ago

The black suv was that the car that started the crash

gpriscilla134d ago

Traffic is BAD but once you get passed the accident you’re good. Everyone needs to stop rushing and just drive safe.

brokechris4d ago

Bro cut me off and tried cutting off a trailer and went right under/into it

SarahD3214d ago

The black suv was still there hours later. Looked so bad. The box truck looked burned out. Bad accident. Backed up to glen oaks

Vallerochismoso4d ago

The black suv was that the car that started the crash

gpriscilla134d ago

Traffic is BAD but once you get passed the accident you’re good. Everyone needs to stop rushing and just drive safe.

brokechris4d ago

Bro cut me off and tried cutting off a trailer and went right under/into it

SarahD3214d ago

The black suv was still there hours later. Looked so bad. The box truck looked burned out. Bad accident. Backed up to glen oaks

Vallerochismoso4d ago

The black suv was that the car that started the crash

gpriscilla134d ago

Traffic is BAD but once you get passed the accident you’re good. Everyone needs to stop rushing and just drive safe.

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