LOS ANGELES: An “unknown automobile” drove right into a crowd in Hollywood within the early hours of Saturday (Jul 19), injuring 28 individuals, the Los Angeles Hearth Division mentioned, with out offering data on the reason for the incident.
Greater than 100 firefighters responded to the scene in East Hollywood, aiding three sufferers in crucial situation, six in severe situation and 19 listed as honest, the Hearth Division mentioned.
An earlier report from officers had listed 4 to 5 individuals in “at the very least crucial situation”.
ABC Information quoted a Hearth Division official saying that preliminary investigations pointed to a driver shedding consciousness and ramming a big crowd outdoors a nightclub. Nonetheless, this might not be instantly verified.
The realm the place the incident occurred is close to Hollywood landmarks together with Sundown Boulevard and the Stroll of Fame – a sidewalk emblazoned with stars commemorating film business figures.