Long Beach, CA (September 19, 2025) – Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a serious traffic accident on the northbound freeway near Giddy Dr in North Long Beach, where at least one person was reported trapped inside a vehicle. The incident occurred around 2:56 p.m., according to dispatch audio from Los Angeles City Fire and EMS.
Firefighters and paramedics arrived on scene to begin vehicle stabilization and initiate extrication efforts. The trapped individual was assisted by rescue personnel and received immediate medical attention once freed from the wreckage. Further transport to a local hospital was arranged, though authorities have not released information about the number of people injured or the extent of injuries sustained.
Traffic along the northbound lanes was impacted as emergency crews secured the area and investigated the scene. Law enforcement has not yet provided further details on the sequence of events leading to the crash.
Our thoughts go out to the individual rescued and all those involved in this frightening incident.
