At least 4 killed in wrong-way crash on Southern California highway
At least four people were killed when a wrong-way driver engulfed several vehicles in a pile on Highway 71 in Chino Hills early Sunday morning, officials said.
The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on the southbound lane of Route 71 near the Central Avenue exit.
Several drivers called 911 and reported seeing a driver heading north in the south lane, according to CHP. The incident happened shortly after four or five vehicles collided, a police officer told news photographers at the scene.
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19 March 2023 (Main news) Police said they tried to rescue several people trapped inside a burning car but were unable to because of the intense flames. -
The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on the southbound lane of Route 71 near the Central Avenue exit. March 19, 2023. (main news) -
The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on the southbound lane of Route 71 near the Central Avenue exit. March 19, 2023. (main news)
CHP said the first CHP sergeant to arrive at the scene attempted to rescue several people trapped inside a burning white sedan, but had to retreat due to intense flames.
Four people inside the vehicle were confirmed dead. Another was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition.
The southbound lane of the 71 Freeway has been closed due to an accident investigation.
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