101 Freeway jammed as person threatens to jump off overpass
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Rush-hour traffic was jammed on the northbound 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles as authorities dealt with a person threatening to jump off an overpass.
The freeway was closed at Alameda Street as officials communicated with the person, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
As of 6:50 p.m., the department said the person had been taken into custody by police and being tended to by paramedics. The 101 was expected to reopen soon.
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