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1 in critical condition after crash near Las Vegas Strip

By Stephanie Overton,

10 hours ago

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) — One person is in critical condition after a Thursday afternoon crash near the Las Vegas Strip, according to Las Vegas police.

The crash occurred when two vehicles collided at around 12:15 p.m. in the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Medical personnel took an occupant of one of the vehicles to a local hospital in critical condition. Metro did not say whether that person was a driver or a passenger.

Police did not initially say whether speed or impairment was a factor in the crash.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area while the intersection is shut down for the investigation.

This is a developing story.

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