Car Accident in Las Vegas Injures Multiple People, Investigation Underway
LAS VEGAS, NV — A car accident on Las Vegas Boulevard at 5:42 p.m. on Saturday resulted in multiple injuries, according to authorities.
Emergency response teams, including the LAS VEGAS FIRE DEPARTMENT, arrived on scene shortly after the incident. Witnesses reported that a sedan struck a group of pedestrians. Authorities confirmed that a total of six individuals were transported to local hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious.
The driver of the vehicle, whose age has not yet been disclosed, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. No fatalities have been reported as a result of the incident.
Officials temporarily closed three lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard to facilitate medical aid and debris removal, resulting in major traffic delays. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing, with further information expected to be released as it becomes available.
Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a cause of the crash, citing preliminary findings from the investigation.