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U-Haul Drives Into Protesters at Los Angeles Rally as Police Shut 405

Authorities have not identified the driver or confirmed injuries.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Sunday near the federal building in Westwood during a demonstration in support of the Iranian people.
  • Video from the scene shows the truck moving through the crowd with a banner reading "NO SHAH. NO REGIME. USA: DON'T REPEAT 1953. NO MULLAH."
  • Los Angeles police responded and temporarily closed the 405 Freeway during the operation.
  • Investigators are working to identify the driver and establish what happened.
  • The rally took place against the backdrop of wider protests over a deadly crackdown in Iran that reporting says has killed hundreds.