At least 20 injured as vehicle drives into a crowd of people in East Hollywood

Published on 19/07/2025 - 13:52 GMT+2

A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people on a busy boulevard in Los Angeles' East Hollywood area, injuring at least 20 people.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said that five people sustained critical wounds and were transferred to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.

Eight to ten others suffered serious injuries and are also being treated according to various US media outlets.

It was not immediately clear if the incident was an accident or intentional. Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the cause behind the ramming, which occurred on Santa Monica Boulevard.