Seven in critical condition following crash on Somerton Avenue

UPDATE (5:43 PM): The Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department (SCFD) has provided an update regarding the crash on Somerton Avenue.

According to SCFD, the crash happened before 4 p.m., and it involved two vehicles, with one vehicle rolling over.

Upon arrival, SCFD says crews found two vehicles with severe damage and multiple people injured, with a total of seven people, three adults, two children and two infants, being taken to Onvida Health in critical condition.

SCFD says due to the number of people injured, they request help from the San Luis Fire Department, Yuma Fire Department and Rural Metro.

In addition, SCFD says Border Patrol help in "providing initial first aid" to the victims while they, along with the Somerton Police Department help in traffic control.

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office, according to SCFD, remained on scene to investigate the crash.

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is on scene of a crash Wednesday evening.

According to a reporter on scene, the crash happened in the area of Somerton Avenue and County 14th Street.

Our reporter says no lanes are closed and both vehicles are on the shoulder, and deputies told our reporter some people were taken to the hospital.

KYMA will keep you updated on this developing story.