Tragedy on the 405
Two people died in a tragic accident on the 405 freeway, prompting the closure of the northbound lanes for several hours in the Culver City area on Friday morning.
The multi-vehicle accident was reported around 2:15 a.m. near National Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). First responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene to find the vehicles engulfed in flames, complicating rescue and fire control efforts.
Two victims, whose identities have not been released, were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, confirmed the CHP. No additional details about the deceased have been disclosed, leaving families and the community awaiting more information.
A Sigalert was issued around 2:30 a.m., indicating a full closure of all northbound lanes of the freeway, causing significant delays in morning traffic. This closure lasted nearly five hours, with the affected lanes reopening at 7 a.m.
Authorities have not provided details about the cause of the accident, and a thorough investigation is expected to determine the factors that led to this fatal collision. The lack of information about the circumstances of the accident and the identities of the victims has generated concern among local residents and frequent users of this busy freeway.
This incident underscores the dangers of roadways and the constant need for caution and safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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