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Two-vehicle crash involving Waymo leaves 3 injured near downtown LA
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Génesis Miranda Miramontes , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that multiple people suffered critical injuries.
A traffic accident occurred in the downtown area, involving a Waymo vehicle and another car. The incident happened on West Venice Boulevard, and emergency responders were called to the scene. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that multiple people suffered critical injuries.
Two ambulances were needed to take the victims to hospitals. The cause of the accident is not yet known, and the investigation is still underway. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from the Los Angeles authorities.
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Category: safety Published: July 26, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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