A potential mid-air collision narrowly avoided at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Saturday, thanks to excellent work by ATC. Air France AF028 (A350-900 F-HUVK), departing runway 24L for Papeete, began turning left. At the same time, American Airlines AA1660 (A321-200), departing runway 25R for Dallas–Fort Worth, also turned left, putting the two aircraft on conflicting flight paths as they climbed out. ATC immediately intervened, issuing instructions to both crews to turn away from each other. The aircraft reportedly came within just 400 feet vertically of one another. You can hear the pressure in the Air France crew's voice as the controller gives them time to collect themselves and correctly read back the instructions before addressing the possible pilot deviation and providing a number to call. Excellent situational awareness from the controller.