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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A tragic incident unfolded late Saturday night in Oakland, California, when a driver plowed into several vehicles and pedestrians, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to several others, as reported by local authorities.
The devastating crash occurred shortly after 11 p.m., officials confirmed.
The Oakland Fire Department stated that three victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while five others were hurt, with two of them in critical condition. The driver, who was also injured, sustained only minor injuries, according to officials.
Authorities did not immediately release additional details about what led to the crash, and the driver’s identity was not made public.
The crash remains under investigation, officials said.