New York: An ‘unknown’ vehicle ploughed into a crowd in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, in the early hours of Saturday (around 4 pm IST), leaving at least 28 people injured.
Three people are in critical condition and six sustained serious injuries, AFP reported quoting officials of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Nineteen others were reported to be in ‘fair’ condition while undergoing treatment.
According to ABC News, initial investigation suggests the driver may have lost consciousness before barging his vehicle into a large crowd outside a nightclub.
The accident site is close to major Hollywood landmarks, including Sunset Boulevard and the Walk of Fame, the famed sidewalk featuring stars honouring icons of the film industry.
Pictures and videos from the site of the mishap are being circulated by eyewitnesses and shared widely on social media.
East Hollywood Crash Scene Footage where LAFD setup a Triage for over 30 patients #EastHollywood #Hollywood #LAFD #LAPD Clip from AXN News on Youtube https://t.co/Yg5XdxDRDQ pic.twitter.com/BpVReF0rl9
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Car plows into crowd in Los Angeles, injuring at least 20
Emergency services descended on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood after a vehicle smashed into pedestrians at around 2am local time.#LosAngeles #Emergency #SantaMonica #EastHollywood #CarCrash #LAFireDepartment pic.twitter.com/aDvPj3IeO5— Europe Cognizant (@EuropeCognizant) July 19, 2025
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More visuals from the serious incident occurred on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, where a vehicle plowed into a crowd.
The area where the crash took place is reportedly near a music venue
Though the cause of the incident remains unclear. pic.twitter.com/s8ID1WZBA6
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First responders, from the LAFD, fire department prioritised the seriousness of those injured and transported them to local hospitals for medical care and treatment.
More details from LAFD or local police (LAPD), on the offending vehicle and its driver are awaited.
LAFD officials said they are working closely with law enforcement personnel to ensure all those affected receive the care they need and to determine what exactly led to this violent episode in one of the city’s busy entertainment areas.