Deadly Seven-Car Crash Kills 1 In Elk Grove
6:08 p.m. UPDATE: Elk Grove Police now say seven cars are involved in the crash.
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ELK GROVE (CBS13) — A five-vehicle collision has claimed the life of at least one person in Elk Grove.
The crash happened on Friday afternoon at Laguna Boulevard and Laguna Oaks Drive.
Elk Grove Police say at least one person has died from their injuries.
EGPD investigating a fatal collision involving 5 vehicles at Laguna Blvd & Laguna Oaks Dr. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/Lu9PJOCizk
— EGPD (@ElkGrovePD) July 9, 2016
Fire officials say three more patients were being prepared for transport to a hospital.
Crews on scene vehicle accident on Laguna at Laguna Crest in EG. Reported to be major injury. Blocking multiple lanes of traffic.
— Cosumnes Fire Dept. (@CosumnesFire) July 9, 2016
Crews report extrication is needed at MVA on Laguna at Laguna Crest. Avoid the area of possible.
— Cosumnes Fire Dept. (@CosumnesFire) July 9, 2016
Crews report that the accident at Laguna and Laguna Crest has one fatality. 2 addtl. patients are being prepared for transport.
— Cosumnes Fire Dept. (@CosumnesFire) July 9, 2016
Updated patient count at MVA on Laguna at Laguna Crest is total of four, including the fatality.
— Cosumnes Fire Dept. (@CosumnesFire) July 9, 2016