Several critically injured after vehicle 'driven into crowd' in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Fire Department has said that there are at least 20 injuries after the incident on Santa Monica Boulevard, close to Hollywood.
Between four and five people are said to be in critical condition, eight to 10 in serious condition and 10 to 15 in fair condition.
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