Two people were killed and three others were rushed to a hospital from a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on the 134 Freeway in Pasadena allegedly triggered by a wrong-way driver on Sunday morning, authorities said.
The crash on the westbound freeway at North San Rafael Avenue occurred at about 8:10 a.m., when a vehicle entered the freeway from the San Rafael Avenue off-ramp and drove eastbound in the westbound lanes, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash involved a white sedan, a silver minivan and two unknown vehicles — with at least one of the vehicles bursting into flames, the CHP said.
Paramedics and firefighters were dispatched to the location at 8:15 a.m., Pasadena Fire Department spokeswoman Lisa Derderian said. Two people were killed in the crash and paramedics rushed three people to a trauma center, she said.
The crash caused traffic congestion in the area, heavily impacting the Colorado Street Bridge, she added. A Sigalert was issued for approximately four to eight hours, closing the westbound freeway at Orange Grove Boulevard.
Footage of the crash scene from KTLA shows multiple damaged vehicles and debris scattered across the freeway.
This is a developing story. More information will be added when it becomes available.