A Tesla vehicle crashed into a truck and a tree in Los Angeles on Monday morning, sparking a fire that injured three people. Authorities reported the incident around 7:46 a.m. in the Winnetka neighborhood. First responders quickly extinguished the blaze and transported the injured to a hospital.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the crash occurred in the area of Nordhoff and Bahama streets in Winnetka. The Tesla driver struck another truck before colliding with a tree, causing the vehicle to catch fire. Aerial footage captured the charred sedan amid significant wreckage, surrounded by fire crews.
Three individuals were taken to a local hospital, though the severity of their injuries remains unknown. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, one of the injured was a bystander who inhaled smoke while attempting to rescue the two occupants from the burning Tesla. The driver of the struck truck escaped unharmed.
No further details about the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved have been released. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle safety in urban areas, but investigators have not yet provided additional information.