Traffic Standstill on 101 Freeway: Person Threatening to Jump Causes Emergency Response
A person on an overpass on the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles is causing a traffic standstill as they threaten to jump, according to fire officials. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene with rescue air cushions deployed beneath the overpass as a precaution. The Los Angeles Police Department is working to restrict the person's movement on the structure by using pry bars to get through a pedestrian fence. California Highway Patrol has closed both directions of the freeway, impacting traffic, including those heading to the Dodgers game. If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for support 24/7. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.