Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say

Emergency services responded to the scene after a vehicle was driven into a crowd

Los Angeles emergency services responded to the scene after a vehicle was driven into a crowd of people gathering for an event. The driver, who was among the critically injured, was detained by the crowd before being arrested by the police. The incident occurred on a street in downtown LA, near the city's famous Park. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, is believed to have been attending the event before crashing heavily into a lamp post.

The event was believed to be peaceful, but the driver's motives are unknown

The event, which is held annually and attended by thousands of people, was believed to be peaceful. The driver's motives are yet to be determined, and the incident remains under active investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Several others critically injured

Several others were also critically injured in the incident, which occurred at 10:47am local time on Sunday. The driver, who has not been identified, was among those critically injured and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Event canceled, investigation ongoing

The event has been canceled for the remainder of the day, and investigators are still determining the cause of the crash. Witnesses at the scene provided conflicting accounts of the event, with some stating that the driver accelerated into the crowd intentionally, while others maintain that it appeared to be the result of a misunderstanding or accident. Further updates will follow as the investigation unfolds.