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Multiple Flat Tires Cause Major Backups on 405 Freeway in Encino
A cluster of disabled vehicles with flat tires caused significant traffic backups on the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino early Monday morning. Officials attributed the damage to metal rods in the roadway, and at least 10 cars were pulled over on the shoulder.
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Multiple Flat Tires Disrupt Morning Commute on 405 Freeway in Encino
A string of vehicles with flat tires caused significant delays on the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino during the Monday morning commute, according to the California Highway Patrol's traffic log as reported by ABC7 Los Angeles and the New York Post.
The incident was reported around 5:30 m. near Mulholland Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol's traffic log. Officials said metal rods or similar debris in the roadway may have caused the tire damage, as reported by multiple outlets.
As many as 10 cars were pulled over on the right shoulder of the freeway, with only one lane closed due to the incident. Despite the single-lane closure, the volume of rush-hour traffic caused substantial backups through the area, the New York Post reported.
Footage from AIR7, a Los Angeles news helicopter, showed roughly 10 cars stopped along the shoulder, with several appearing to have suffered flat tires, according to the New York Post. The California Highway Patrol's traffic log indicated the incident was first reported around 5:30 m. near Mulholland Drive.
ABC7 Los Angeles reported that multiple cars were disabled with flat tires, and noted that traffic was heavy in the area despite only one lane being closed.
Officials said the damage may have been caused by metal rods or similar debris in the roadway, according to the New York Post. ABC7, citing the California Highway Patrol's traffic log, reported the damage was allegedly caused by metal rods in the middle of the roadway.
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ClaimMultiple cars were disabled with flat tires on the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino.