Police: 2 killed, 9 others injured in horrific crash in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two people were killed and nine others were injured in a horrific crash in West Philadelphia.

It happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday when police say a speeding Dodge Charger ran a red light and crashed into a Hyundai at 52nd and Walnut streets.

Police say two out of the three people inside the Hyundai died. A third victim was rushed to an area hospital with critical injuries.

There were eight people inside the Dodge Charger at the time of the crash, according to police.

The driver and passenger were both seriously injured.

Six others were injured and taken to an area hospital for evaluation.

"The driver of the charger was also taken to hospital in critical condition suffering from severe head trauma. He's being held for possible charges," said Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace.

Police say the Hyundai was damaged so badly that officers were unable to determine the model of the vehicle.

Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call Philadelphia police.