5-car pileup snarls traffic on westbound 210 Freeway in Sylmar
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Traffic on the westbound 210 Freeway near the 5 Freeway in Sylmar was snarled Monday night after five vehicles collided, officials said.
The accident involved a big rig, an SUV and a Prius and caused a heavy backup, according to initial reports by California Highway Patrol officers at the scene. The incident was reported about 7 p.m.
Firefighters responded, but it was not immediately clear how many people may have been injured.
At least two lanes on the busy freeway were closed. It was unclear when they would be reopened.
[Updated 7:59 p.m.: Four patients were taken to hospitals, and traffic was beginning to move, the LAFD said.]
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