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At least five other victims of the collision, which was under investigation, were taken by helicopter to other hospitals in the region, Cruz told a press briefing.
The SUV involved in the accident was a Ford Expedition, which would have a legal capacity of about eight people, police told US media.
The first images of the collision broadcast by local media showed a semi-truck that crashed into the side of a burgundy-colored SUV that appeared to have California license plates.
The cab of the truck is almost intact but the other vehicle, although still on its four wheels, appears to be badly damaged.
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