Deadly crash closes lanes on 57 Freeway in Fullerton

A multi-vehicle crash killed at least one person and closed lanes on the northbound 57 Freeway in Fullerton early Sunday, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

The crash happened near the Imperial Highway off-ramp, forcing closures in the carpool lane and two left lanes while crews cleared the scene, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

ABC7 Los Angeles reported the crash occurred at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday on the northbound 57 Freeway near the Imperial Highway off-ramp in Fullerton.

The crash involved multiple vehicles and was described as deadly by ABC7 Los Angeles. At least one person died at the scene, the station reported.

First responders worked to rescue multiple people who were trapped in the wreckage, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. No additional information about the victims was immediately available.

The carpool lane and two left lanes remained closed as crews cleared the area, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

Authorities had not immediately released a cause for the crash, according to the station.

Officials had not released further details as of ABC7 Los Angeles’ report.