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2 killed, including toddler, several hospitalized in Anaheim freeway crash

2 killed, including toddler, several hospitalized in Anaheim freeway crash

Two people were killed, including a toddler, and at least three others were hospitalized after a crash on the 5 Freeway in Anaheim Saturday. The crash happened on the northbound lanes of the 5 near Magnolia Avenue at 7:10 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.  The two people killed in the crash were described as a toddler and an elderly man. Preliminary reports indicated that the driver of a white Chevrolet SUV had initially crashed into a dark-colored Ford SUV. It's unclear how the crash happened, but footage from the scene showed the Chevy SUV may have rolled over several times before landing on an embankment next to the freeway lanes. The impact also left the Ford SUV facing the wrong way on the freeway shoulder. Both vehicles were totaled in the collision and a large amount of auto debris was scattered across the road. The other patients were transported to a local trauma center with unknown conditions. Although the cause of the crash remains under investigation, CHP officials said impairment may have been a factor.  A SigAlert was issued for the 5 Freeway as authorities worked to clear the scene. No further details were released as the incident remains under investigation.

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