Early morning traffic in Downtown Los Angeles was disrupted today following a two-vehicle collision that left one person trapped in the wreckage and two others injured. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident, which occurred at 823 S Mateo St, at 7:27 a.m., as reported by LAFD Alert.
According to the LAFD, the collision involved three patients, one of whom required extrication from one of the vehicles. The extent of the injuries sustained by those involved has not been disclosed, but emergency teams were swiftly on site to address the situation. Mateo Street is now closed to all traffic between 7th Place and Bay Street, following the incident, and will remain so until the operations by LAFD & LAPD are completed. Commuters are advised to find alternate routes, as detours have been established.
The area affected by the closure is a bustling part of the city, and delays are expected to impact morning commutes. The LAPD Central Traffic Division is investigating the cause of the collision, designated as Incident #1036. Motorists and bystanders are encouraged to stay clear of the site to allow emergency responders to work unimpeded.
Further information, including the condition of those injured, is forthcoming as investigations continue. For media inquiries, LAPD's Central Traffic Division is the point of contact. The LAFD has also listed the responding units, which include Battalion 1, Engine 17, Engine 9, and Rescue Ambulance teams, among others. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that could aid the investigation is encouraged to come forward to LAPD Central Traffic Division.
