At least 20 people were injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Los Angeles' East Hollywood.

At least 20 people were injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Los Angeles' East Hollywood, according to the Fire Department, reports suggestl. There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting prior to the incident.

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The incident occurred in the US city's Santa Monica Boulevard early Saturday (local time), prompting an emergency response.

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Five people are in critical condition, eight to ten in serious condition, and ten to fifteen in fair condition, the department reported.