Two Critically Injured, Thousands Lose Power After West Las Vegas Crash

A crash involving two vehicles and a pedestrian occurred near the intersection of Vegas Drive and Buffalo Drive in west Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon, leaving two people in critical condition. Both the pedestrian and an occupant of one of the vehicles were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The collision caused a power outage affecting nearly 3,500 NV Energy customers in the area, including businesses such as an Albertsons grocery store and an AutoZone Auto Parts store. Police have asked the public to avoid the area as investigations and recovery efforts continue. The exact cause of the crash has not yet been disclosed, and authorities are actively managing the situation. Power restoration timelines have not been provided by NV Energy at this time.