CALIFORNIA — Multiple pedestrians were hit by a truck in San Francisco Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time at Geary Boulevard and 21st Avenue, fire officials said.
At least 7 people were injured—two seriously and one life-threatening.
Four ambulances rushed to the scene and residents were asked to avoid the area.
Collision at 21st and Geary. Truck hits pedestrian and car with family inside. Seven injuries, of those two seriously. #SanFrancisco pic.twitter.com/6NvQBqh4AB
— Lilian Kim (@liliankim7) January 2, 2018
#BREAKING Box truck vs. car vs. pedestrian, at least two injured, Geary closed at 21st Avenue pic.twitter.com/ejh4LpQbEu
— SFBay.ca (@sfbay) January 1, 2018
The two serious injuries have been sent to the TRUAMA center. Evaluating the 5 minor injuries. Some Victims are from the car, not all were pedestrians. On going scene AVOID AREA 355pm https://t.co/YFf0jRIBn0
— San Francisco Fire (@sffdpio) January 1, 2018
It was not known if the act was intentional. Police are investigating.
