Three women have died after a minivan ploughed into a group of people gathered near North Hollywood Metro Station in Los Angeles. At least two more victims are fighting for their lives following the incident, which happened during the evening rush hour.
Crash details
The collision took place at around 5.55pm on Tuesday near the metro station, where street vendors and commuters had gathered. Emergency services were called to the scene and treated multiple casualties.
Victims and response
Three women were pronounced dead at the scene, while two other people were left in critical condition. The cause of the crash has not been confirmed, and no further details about the driver have been released.
This is a breaking news story and more information is expected to follow as the investigation continues.