1 dead, 37 injured in horrifying accident on Las Vegas strip
At least one person has died and more than 37 have been injured after a car ran down pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip.
The horrifying incident took place near the hotel and casino where the Miss Universe pageant was being held.
“Over 37 injured in crash on Las Vegas Blvd, one person is confirmed deceased, several still critical. Driver is in custody,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department tweeted.
An investigation is underway.
Police warned people to avoid the area and said the strip had been closed to traffic.
Las Vegas Strip crash leaves 1 dead, 37 injured: https://t.co/fACvzDoJjl pic.twitter.com/yKfiZYDsYZ
— ABC News (@ABC) December 21, 2015
Las Vegas Strip blocked off after a car ran down as many as 20 pedestrians, authorities say. https://t.co/ii7yWdHVBN pic.twitter.com/lCD7DtfR6y
— CNN International (@cnni) December 21, 2015
Multiple people hurt on Las Vegas strip! Car runs over multiple people #strip #Vegas #car @cnnbrk pic.twitter.com/ENkLUtaTlO — Brandon Vaccaro (@brandonavaccaro) December 21, 2015
