The Los Angeles Fire Department in California, United States has said a vehicle has been driven into a crowd of people in East Hollywood, injuring more than 20.

Up to five people are in critical condition, a further eight to 10 are said to be in serious condition, and another 10-15 are in fair condition, the department reported Saturday.

There are reports that the driver of the vehicle lost consciousness, drove into a taco cart and subsequently ran into a large number of people outside the club.

The incident occurred at about 2:00am (09:00 GMT) on Santa Monica Boulevard.

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