Two people are in critical condition and three others were also hurt after a food truck exploded early Saturday morning, authorities say. 

Preliminary information indicates that first responders were dispatched to the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue in Whittier at 9:15 a.m. on reports of a food truck that had exploded. 

Few details about the explosion were released, but a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson told KTLA that five people were injured, including two in critical condition. 

Two other victims were in moderate condition and the fifth victim was said to have sustained minor injuries. 

Footage from the scene shows Whittier Police Department squad cars and caution tape blocking off the area surrounding the food truck. 

The investigation into what caused the explosion remains in its preliminary stages. 

Sofia Pop Perez and KTLA photojournalist Phil Ige contributed to this report.

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a shooting and robbery that left two teens injured at a street takeover.

According to an LAPD spokesperson, officers responded to the scene of a multi-victim shooting near 54^th Street and Western Avenue in the Vermont Square neighborhood around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.  

Simultaneously, other officers were dispatched to a local hospital on reports of gunshot wound victims, the spokesperson stated. 

“Upon further investigation, both victims were at a street takeover when three Hispanic males approached them and robbed them of their jewelry,” LAPD said.  “A suspect pulled out a gun and fired at both of the teens, striking them.” 

One of the victims threw an object at the vehicle after being shot, police added. 

The victims, described as two 15-year-old boys, transported themselves to the hospital. Law enforcement officials told KTLA 5’s Carlos Herrera that the boys are “fighting for their lives.”

Whether the shooting was gang-related is not known, and no further information surrounding the suspects or their vehicle was released.

Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.

Friends and family gathered in Pomona Friday evening for a vigil honoring a mother of six who died following a hit-and-run crash on July 5. The driver remains at large.

Carol Fuentes, 57, was on her way home from gambling at the Morongo Casino when, according to police, she was involved in a three-car collision caused by the driver of a Ford Expedition at about 9 p.m. at the intersection of Garey and Orange Grove avenues.

Fuentes, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, was among four people who were hospitalized. The driver of the Expedition ran away from the scene.

Fuentes died from her injuries ten days later.

“Carol was a cherished mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend to many whose lives she touched deeply,” wrote Alex Fuentes, who organized a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her funeral expenses. “We are devastated by this unexpected loss.”

“Losing a mom is very hard because she’s the foundation of our family,” Andy Diaz, Carol’s son, told KTLA’s Rick Chambers at Friday’s vigil. “She’s the one who loves us and brings the love and joy to everybody.

Anyone with information about this collision is urged to call the Pomona Police Department’s Traffic Services Bureau at (909) 802-7741 or (909) 620-2048.