PONCHATOULA, La. — Police said a man was arrested in connection with a serious three-vehicle crash in Ponchatoula that left eight people injured, including three children.

The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday on Highway 51 North near St. Patrick’s Boulevard. Police say the collision involved a 2015 Chevy Silverado, a 2014 GMC Terrain, and a 2024 Hyundai Tucson.

A total of nine people were involved, including children ages 2, 5, and 7. The passengers were taken to North Oaks Medical Center, Lakeview Hospital, and Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. The three children had to be airlifted. As of Tuesday afternoon, some of the victims remain in critical condition, police said.

Police said the investigation was ongoing and blood samples were collected from two of the drivers invo

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