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Three killed as vehicle strikes pedestrians in North Hollywood

A white SUV hit several people near a Metro station in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon.

Three people died and three others were critically injured after a vehicle struck pedestrians in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, according to the Times of India.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported the incident occurred around 5:55 pm in the 5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard near a Metro station.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated a white SUV hit at least five people just before 6 pm.

Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while paramedics moved at least three others to local hospitals in critical condition.

The driver was among those taken to the hospital, according to the LAPD.

The circumstances of the crash are currently unknown, though a report from Los Angeles Magazine noted that police are investigating whether the collision was intentional.

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