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Three Killed, at Least Three Critically Injured After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in North Hollywood
By Eleanor Ever Loyal
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Three people were killed and at least three others were critically injured Tuesday evening after a vehicle struck a group of pedestrians in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department, as reported by Reuters.
The three injured people were taken to area hospitals, Reuters reported. USA Today, citing the fire department, said three victims were pronounced dead at the scene and at least three others were transported in critical condition.
The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Pacific time. USA Today reported the crash was reported at about 5:55 p.m. near the North Hollywood Metro station. One vehicle was reportedly involved, according to USA Today.
Firefighters responded to the 5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard around 6 p.m., FOX 11 Los Angeles reported, citing the fire department. KCAL-TV reported that a car crashed into a food stand near a bus stop.
Officials did not say what caused the crash, FOX 11 reported. The cause remains under investigation, according to USA Today, and it was not known what happened to the driver, FOX 11 reported.
The identities of the victims have not been released, USA Today reported.
— Eleanor Ever Loyal, National Desk
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