Southbound lanes of 405 Freeway reopen after deadly crash prompts full closure

WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- All lanes of the southbound 405 Freeway were shut down for hours Monday due to a deadly crash, creating a traffic mess for early morning commuters.

The crash was reported just before 4 a.m. at Sunset Boulevard in the Westwood area, according to the California Highway Patrol. All traffic was being diverted off the freeway at Skirball.
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Officials say six vehicles were involved in the collision, including a semi-truck. The cause of the crash has not been determined.
The freeway was closed for several hours before a few lanes were reopened around 7 a.m. By 9 a.m., all lanes were reopened.
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