All lanes of the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles closed due to ‘behavioral emergency’

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — All lanes of the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles were closed in both directions Friday morning due to a “behavioral emergency,” authorities said.

The incident began around 7 a.m. Friday morning on the north Main Street overpass over the 101 Freeway.

“A female patient experiencing a behavioral emergency at the Main St x 101 Fwy overpass,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Air7 was on the scene around 7:40 a.m. as traffic was diverted off the highway.

No detailed information has yet been given regarding when the highway will reopen.

This is breaking news. More details will be added as they become available.