6 injured in 5-vehicle wreck in Van Nuys

VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Six people were injured in a violent wreck involving multiple vehicles in Van Nuys early Tuesday morning, fire officials said.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Vanowen Street and Sepulveda Boulevard shortly after 6 a.m.

According to a report from the Los Angeles Fire Department, the accident involved five vehicles and six patients, who were all transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from moderate to severe.

Police said one person was listed in critical condition.

The cause of the crash was under investigation.