2 killed when cars collide on Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach

Two people were killed Monday night when a pair of cars collided in Huntington Beach.

The crash occurred in the 18000 block of Beach Boulevard at about 9:25 p.m., said Huntington Beach Fire Battalion Chief Marty Ortiz. He said two compact cars were involved.

Details were scarce immediately following the collision. Ortiz did not have information on how it happened, but said two people were dead at the scene. He said three other people were transported to hospitals.

Huntington Beach Police Sgt. Jason Melschau said the two who died were adults. The three other people were expected to recover, he said.

The crash happened near Taylor Drive, according to video shot at the scene. Beach Boulevard was closed in the area of the crash from Talbert Avenue south to Main Street for an indefinite time.

This is a developing story. More will be added when details become available.