A woman was trapped in one of the cars after the collision and had to be extricated before being taken to the hospital

Los Angeles, CA. – At least two people were seriously injured in a traffic collision that occurred near Westlake on Thursday afternoon.
The accident happened around 1:56 p.m. on 1425 W 8th Street near Valencia Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Two cars were involved in the accident, but the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined.
A woman was trapped in one of the cars after the collision and had to be extricated before being taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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Another woman was ejected from the car and was hospitalized with serious injuries.
A third involved person declined medical treatment.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.