3 dead after car crashes into crowd of people near Metro station in North Hollywood

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Three people are dead and at least three others were critically injured after a vehicle crashed into several pedestrians near a Metro station in North Hollywood Tuesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The incident was reported at approximately 5:55 p.m. in the 5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard.

Fire officials said one vehicle struck multiple pedestrians near a Metro station, though the circumstances of the collision had not been confirmed.

Three patients were pronounced dead at the scene after being determined to be beyond medical help, according to the L.A. Fire Department. Paramedics transported at least three additional patients in critical condition to local hospitals.

Aerial footage of the scene from AIR7 showed a large debris field with several fire trucks at the scene. The condition of the driver was unknown.

Nearby streets were closed for the investigation. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

No further details were immediately known. The investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.