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Bomb Squad Investigation Into ‘Suspicious Item' in Pickup Slows Traffic Near LAX

Sepulveda Boulevard was closed near Lincoln Boulevard just northeast of LAX.

Streets were closed near LAX after authorities found a 'suspicious item' in a pickup that stalled near the airport.
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Streets near Los Angeles International Airport were closed Thursday for an investigation into what authorities described as a 'suspicious item' in a stalled pickup.

Officers responded at about 11 a.m. to the intersection of Sepulveda and Lincoln boulevards, where the pickup came to a stop. The location is just northeast of LAX.

"Airport Police K9 Officer responded to assist and after conducting an investigation, determined that the vehicle contained a suspicious item," police said in a statement.

Details about the item and the driver were not immediately available.

A bomb squad also responded to the scene.

Traffic on Sepulveda Boulevard backed up in both directions near the airport. The pickup was pulled from the street and lanes reopened at about 12:30 p.m.

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