Four killed and three injured after driver crashes into homeless camp at 2am in Salem, Oregon

FOUR people have been killed and another three injured after a car crashed into a homeless camp in Salem, Oregon, overnight.

Two of the victims died on the scene, while two died later in the hospital, police said.

Two more victims were suffering life-threatening injuries, according to . The driver was also injured.

Police have not released any further details into the cause of the crash, nor have they released the names of the driver or the victims.

The crash happened Sunday March 27 at around 2amPST.

A total of 12 emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene between 2:05am and 2:33amPST, including firetrucks, police battalions and medic units.

The crash occurred at a homeless encampment on the intersection of Front Street Northeast and Division Street Northeast.

The land the encampment sits on is owned by the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The streets and intersection were back open for regular vehicle traffic at 8.55am on March 27.

Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett said: “On behalf of the city and myself, my condolences go out to the friends and family of those affected by this terrible tragedy.

“We continue to offer alternatives to unmanaged camping and encourage people to access those resources.”

It is not known if speed was a factor in the crash, or whether the driver has been arrested.

The Salem Police Department has been approached for comment.

According to the official Salem Police Department , more information will be posted as it becomes available.