Traffic accident blocks eastbound freeway near Sepulveda, Los Angeles CA


A major traffic accident has occurred on the eastbound freeway just west of Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles. The highway patrol has shut down the freeway, causing severe traffic congestion in the area.
Audio|Source: Los Angeles City Fire
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Transcript:
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We were going to enter up to Sepulveda[2] and go west down.
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Okay, the accident is going to be on the eastbound, it's going to be eastbound just west of Sepulveda[2].
00:08
You're going to have to get on at either, I believe, Havenhurst[3], or Balboa[4].
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Roger, we're coming up, Havenhurst[3].
00:13
Additionally, we're going to be in the center divider.
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CHP[5] has the freeway shutdown[1], so if you guys stick to the right, kind of like you're going to transition to the northbound five.
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You guys could cross over the median to get traffic's gridlocked on the far left.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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freeway shutdown: Road closure
[2]
Sepulveda: Location
[3]
Havenhurst: On-ramp
[4]
Balboa: On-ramp
[5]
CHP: California Highway Patrol
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Location mentioned:
S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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