Chaos erupted on a bustling Las Vegas roadway Monday afternoon, following a severe five-vehicle collision that has left one individual fighting for life and two others with injuries. The accident, which involved a tangle of vehicles that snarled traffic, occurred near the intersection of Harmon Avenue and Jones Boulevard, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department post on X.
LVMPD is currently investigating a five-vehicle collision near Harmon Avenue and Jones Boulevard. One occupant was transported to UMC with life-threatening-injuries and 2 other individuals were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries. This is an ongoing investigation.… pic.twitter.com/s7oHJn0mn3
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) January 31, 2025
The cause of a midday crash is still under investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The first call came in at 12:55 p.m., and responders quickly arrived to find wreckage and victims. One person, whose name hasn't been released, was taken to the University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, while two others were treated for minor injuries at nearby hospitals.
Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area to give emergency services and investigators space. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department hasn't shared more details about the crash or the condition of those injured. Traffic was affected, and drivers were advised to take alternate routes as the crash site was blocked off for several hours. People are still waiting for answers.
