Early this morning, a 10-passenger van was involved in a crash in Van Nuys, leading to at least five individuals being injured. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident which occurred near the 14000 block of W. Sherman Way, as reported at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Details forthcoming were sparse, but the LAFD confirmed that all the patients were in stable condition after sustaining minor injuries. According to NBC Los Angeles, the crash prompted a response from firefighters who worked to assess the damage and attend to the injured.
The LAFD Alert system released information regarding the time of the response and the location, including an affirmation that the patients required transportation to local medical facilities. The specific details surrounding the cause of the accident or the identities of those involved were not immediately released by officials.
Providing a more granular look at the response, the LAFD alert detailed that multiple resources were deployed to the incident, including several engines, rescue ambulances, and battalion chief units. The Los Angeles Police Department was also involved, with the incident being cataloged as LAPD incident #1379.
As the investigation continues, more information is expected to become available. This accident underscores the unpredictability of road safety, even during what are considered off-peak hours. Meanwhile, city officials remind travelers to exercise caution and remain alert while behind the wheel to avoid similar incidents.
