A 14 Freeway crash in the Newhall Pass on Thursday morning sent two people to the hospital and caused a traffic back-up, officials said.
Around 8:50 a.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a four-vehicle traffic collision on the southbound 14 Freeway near the 5 Freeway, said Austin Bennett, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“(Paramedics) requested a second ambulance,” Bennett said.
As a result of the crash, one patient was transported to an area hospital by paramedics, according to Fire officials.
The second ambulance was not canceled; however Fire officials could not confirm if a second patient was transported, Bennett said.
“If they were transported, it was (a minor injury),” Bennett said.
The condition of the patients are unknown as of Thursday morning, officials said.
The No. 1 lane was blocked as a result of the crash as of 9:30 a.m., according to CHP traffic logs.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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