In a shocking and devastating incident, at least 20 people have been reported injured after a driver plowed an “unknown vehicle” into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.
The LA Fire Department responded to the scene, where reports indicated an “unknown vehicle” struck multiple pedestrians, leaving several critically injured.
The scene, located near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, was chaotic as emergency responders worked to assist the victims.
Up to five people are reported to be in critical condition, while another eight to ten individuals are in serious condition.
Approximately a dozen others sustained minor injuries.
Disturbing footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the crash, with several people lying on the road near a smashed-up grey car that had mounted the sidewalk.
The car had hit a group of pedestrians outside the Vermont venue, causing widespread panic.
Witnesses were seen helping the wounded, with some bystanders frantically trying to provide aid as they awaited the arrival of emergency personnel.
A fire truck soon arrived, and first responders immediately began attending to those injured.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) took charge of coordinating patient triage and transport, with several ambulances seen arriving