Overview
- The collision occurred around 5:10 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway just south of 4th Street, according to the CHP.
- A big rig struck multiple passenger vehicles, and officials have not confirmed whether the truck was carrying a load.
- Firefighters reported at least one vehicle on fire and requested a physical rescue, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
- Nine vehicles sustained major front-end damage as crews worked the scene, the CHP reported.
- Responders assessed 15 people and transported patients, including some with moderate injuries, to hospitals such as Adventist Health White Memorial.