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Fatal Rollover Collision on I-10 in Los Angeles Injures Multiple, Including Children

Yesterday afternoon, a severe car accident on the Westbound 10 Freeway near Hoover Street in Los Angeles resulted in the death of one individual and left several others injured. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that the incident involved two vehicles and multiple passengers, including children.

The calamity struck in broad daylight with the LAFD responding to the emergency call at approximately 3:07 p.m. Their swift arrival was followed by immediate medical evaluation and rescue operations for those caught in the collision. Initially, assessments were made for five individuals on site, but it was subsequently discovered that seven people in total were affected.

In a fatal turn of events, an adult male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The LAFD later revealed that they transported five critically injured victims, ranging from infants to young adults, to a local trauma center. Among the injured were a three-month-old male and boys aged six, seven, and ten, amplifying the gravity of the tragedy. Reportedly, an additional adult male incurred minor injuries and was treated then released on-site.

The accident, which involved a vehicle rollover, required the Jaws of Life to free one adult trapped within the wreckage, demonstrating the extreme severity of the crash. This significant deployment of emergency services reflects the intensity of the situation and its dire consequences for everyone involved.

Source: Hoodline