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Motorist Reportedly Trapped By Crashed Vehicle, Downed Power Lines

MISSION HILLS (CBSLA.com) — A driver crashed Saturday evening in Mission Hills and was reportedly trapped inside the vehicle and by downed power lines.

The accident was reported just before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Chatsworth Street and Chatsworth Drive, according to Cecil Manresa of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Initial reports from the crash site said there was high voltage wires touching the vehicle, Manresa said.

The unidentified victim was extricated from the car and taken to a hospital in unknown condition.

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