Chaos erupted on the northbound 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles during the Thursday morning commute as two overturned cars brought multiple lanes to a standstill. The crash, reported just before 7:30 a.m. near Santa Monica Boulevard, triggered immediate and significant traffic backups, with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) issuing a SigAlert for lanes 4, 5, and 6 due to the extensive wreckage. While at least one individual involved declined medical transport, the severity of injuries remained unclear as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Video captured the extent of the gridlock, with traffic stretching for miles and frustrated drivers attempting to navigate around the standstill. The SigAlert, indicating a delay of at least 30 minutes, was extended twice as the cleanup effort continued, forcing motorists to seek alternate routes, such as heading east to Sepulveda Boulevard before rejoining the freeway further north. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, with no immediate information available regarding citations or arrests.
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