8 people hospitalized after crash in Mecca, child in critical condition

MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) - 8 people were taken to the hospital after a collision in Mecca on Wednesday afternoon.

The crash was reported just after 3:30 p.m. on 66th Avenue and Buchanan Street.

The crash was initially reported by authorities as a head-on collision; however, the California Highway Patrol clarified after releasing details on Thursday.

According to CHP, it was a three-vehicle crash where a silver Toyota 4 Runner collided into the rear of a silver Chevrolet Silverado, which subsequently collided into the rear of a white Chevrolet Silverado.

Authorities at the scene told News Channel 3 that a four-year-old child was airlifted to Loma Linda in critical condition. Three other people were transported with injuries ranging from moderate to major. Four people suffered minor injuries. All injured people were in the Silverado.

66th Avenue was briefly closed, but was back open by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.