A Los Angeles County Fire helicopter takes off from the westbound lanes of the 210 freeway in Claremont on Wednesday following an injury collision. California Highway Patrol closed the roadway in both directions at around 8 a.m. so the helicopter could remove a victim from the scene. As a result of the collision traffic on Base Line Road was unusually heavy until the freeway could be re-opened. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff