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6 Injured In Van Nuys Multi-Vehicle Crash

VAN NUYS (CBSLA.com) — Six people were injured in a five-vehicle crash in Van Nuys Tuesday.

The crash happened just after 6 a.m. at Sepulveda Boulevard and Vanowen Street, Los Angeles police Officer Mike Lopez said.

Paramedics transported six patients to hospitals for injuries described as "moderate to severe," Los Angeles Fire spokesman Erik Scott said.

Police had been told that a person had died, but they later determined that person had survived, LAPD Officer Liliana Preciado said.

Traffic was routed away from the area as police investigated the crash.

For updates on traffic conditions, tune-in to KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO and visit cbsla.com/traffic.

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