3 dead, at least 3 critically injured in North Hollywood crash near Metro Station
Three people were killed and at least three others critically injured after a vehicle reportedly struck pedestrians in North Hollywood Tuesday evening, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The collision was reported around 5:55 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the 5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard, near Weddington Street.
LAFD officials said three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while paramedics transported at least three additional patients to local hospitals in critical condition.
Aerial footage of the scene captured by Sky5 showed the driver, who was alert and speaking to firefighters, being pulled from his vehicle and put into a wheelchair.
Fire officials initially classified the incident as an expanded traffic collision, prompting a large response that included multiple fire engines, rescue ambulances and specialized rescue units.
In an updated incident alert, the department said one vehicle was reportedly involved in a collision with pedestrians, although the circumstances have not been confirmed.
Authorities have not released the victims’ identities or provided information about their ages.
It remains unclear what caused the collision, whether the driver remained at the scene or if any arrests have been made.