Two people are dead and five others are injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Oxnard on Friday afternoon, officials said.
The collision involving at least six vehicles was reported at Victoria and Doris avenues just before 4 p.m., according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Details about what led up to the crash were not immediately known.
Authorities say two people died at the scene, while four people were taken to the hospital. Among the people transported, one had serious injuries, another had moderate injuries, and two had minor injuries. Another person declined transport, the fire department said.
The cause of the crash is under investigation, which is being handled by the Oxnard Fire Department and the Oxnard Police Department. Police say no arrests have been made.
Victoria Avenue was expected to be shut down in both directions for at least two hours.
An NBC Los Angeles crew is headed to the scene to gather more information.