The collision occurred around 2 p.m. Thursday in the 7200 block of North Kelvin Avenue, near the intersection of Sherman Way and De Soto Avenue.
Los Angeles, CA – Two men were critically injured after a two-vehicle collision occurred Thursday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley’s Winnetka area, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The crash involved two cars and resulted in both victims being rushed to a hospital.
The collision occurred around 2 p.m. Thursday in the 7200 block of North Kelvin Avenue, near the intersection of Sherman Way and De Soto Avenue.
Authorities said the two vehicles collided under circumstances that were not immediately clear, leading to significant damage that left both occupants trapped inside their vehicles.
The victims, both men believed to be in their 30s, required extrication by emergency crews. One man was transported to a hospital in grave condition, while the other was listed in critical condition. No information was released regarding any arrests.
The cause of the two-car crash has not yet been determined, and officials have not provided additional details on what led to the collision.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to the scene and worked to extricate the victims before they were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
No information was provided about road closures or traffic disruptions in the area following the crash.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the Winnetka-area collision.
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