URGENT UPDATE: Two individuals have been hospitalized following a serious car crash into a power pole and street light in Van Nuys earlier today. The incident unfolded on Victory Boulevard near Sepulveda Boulevard at approximately 1:39 p.m., prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing an overturned vehicle after the collision, with aerial footage from NewsChopper4 capturing the chaotic scene. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) confirmed that both occupants were transported to a local hospital, with one person in critical condition.
Authorities have not disclosed the ages or genders of the victims, leaving many questions unanswered for concerned family members and the community. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, marked under incident number 2219.
The crash has significantly impacted traffic in the area, as emergency vehicles responded and began clearing the scene. Local residents have reported delays and disruptions in their daily routines, highlighting the broader implications of such incidents on community life.
As the investigation unfolds, the LAPD is expected to release more information regarding the victims and the circumstances surrounding the crash. For now, the community watches closely, grappling with the sudden shift from normalcy to emergency.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation as officials work to provide clarity and support to those affected.
