02 May 2019 | 02:50 PM UTC
US: Freeway collision leaves two dead in Mid-City (Los Angeles) May 2
Violent freeway collision leaves two dead and two others injured in Mid-City (Los Angeles, California state) May 2; lingering traffic disruptions and delays likely over the coming hours
Event
A violent multi-vehicle collision has left two people dead and two injured on the westbound 10 Freeway in Mid-City (Los Angeles, California state) on Thursday, May 2. The accident occurred shortly before 05:00 (local time) near the Washington Boulevard off-ramp, which local authorities closed along with three lanes. Westbound traffic came to a standstill with only one lane open, but eastbound traffic was reportedly unaffected.
Lingering traffic disruptions and delays are to be expected in Los Angeles over the coming hours, particularly near the site of the accident.
Advice
Individuals in Los Angeles are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for lingering traffic disruptions, and adhere to instructions by local authorities.
