Officials issued a Sig alert for an Oceanside street after a serious injury crash snarled traffic in the area.
The three-vehicle crash happened at approximately 5:36 p.m. Monday on Oceanside Boulevard near El Camino Real.
Officials say a blue Chevy Impala was heading west on Oceanside Boulevard, riding in the center divide, when the driver made a sharp turn and crossed into the path of a Mazda and pickup truck.
The blue Impala flipped, the Mazda was left with serious damage and the truck was damaged on its front side.
The collision injured five people, two of whom were airlifted to nearby hospitals. Officials say multiple people had serious injuries.
Oceanside police officers and firefighters closed the surrounding area, including parts of the street, as they investigated. Eastbound Oceanside Boulevard traffic lanes were closed while officers worked.