Three dead after vehicle hits pedestrians in North Hollywood

A vehicle crashed into a group of pedestrians in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing three people. The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, ABC7 Los Angeles, the Deccan Herald, and The Jerusalem Post all reported the fatal collision. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that three additional people suffered critical injuries. [1][2][3][4][5]

The Guardian reported that emergency responders took the three injured individuals to area hospitals for treatment, citing an online statement from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The Guardian also noted reports indicating that the vehicle crashed into a food stand. ABC7 Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Times both reported that the crash occurred near a Metro station in North Hollywood. [1][2][3]

Official details regarding the precise circumstances of the crash were not immediately available, according to the Guardian. Officials have not yet released further information about what caused the vehicle to strike the crowd. [1]

Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and the second most populous city in the United States. North Hollywood is a district within the city, which is globally recognized for its entertainment industry. [6][8]