Six people were hospitalized after a vehicle collision near Desert Center, Riverside County, on Sunday morning, June 9, 2024.
According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the accident occurred around 11:11 a.m. along Interstate 10, east of Riverside.
Although details surrounding the crash are still unclear, reports indicate that one vehicle had overturned in the center divide. The severity of the situation prompted the dispatch of three air ambulances and two ground ambulances to the scene.
Authorities reported that four juveniles and two adults were injured in the accident. One adult and one juvenile were airlifted to medical facilities, while the other adult and three juveniles were transported via ground ambulance. The identities and current conditions of those involved have not been released.
Westbound lanes on I-10 were temporarily closed to allow for the safe landing of the air ambulances. The lanes were reopened after the debris was cleared.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.