Update Traffic Collision 10/20/2019 INC#1396

Update Traffic Collision; INC#1396; 09:57PM; 20900 W Sherman Wy; http://bit.ly/33RNW9d; Canoga Park; Nine patients total. All have been transported by LAFD ambulance to area hospitals. Four have potentially life threatening injuries, while the other five have lesser injuries. No details are available on their ages, genders, specific medical conditions, affiliation or circumstances. LADWP is on scene. They have stopped the flow of water from the hydrant and will be safely securing the toppled power lines. An LAFD Urban Search and Rescue unit is at the scene to assist the Department of Building and Safety (en route with an unknown ETA) in a detailed examination of the WSS footwear store that suffered a roof collapse and interior damage following the deluge with water from the sheared hydrant. All store employees are accounted for, and no other patients are believed to be outstanding. Media Inquiries (including circumstances and total number of vehicles): LAPD Valley Traffic Division Incident #4939; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 BC17 CM42 E104 E273 E289 E305 E72 E89 EM15 EM17 RA104 RA72 RA73 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T89 UR89; - Brian Humphrey

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