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3 children, 2 adults injured after being hit by car in Avondale

The woman and infant girl were transported to the hospital as immediate patients while the other 3 suffered minor injuries. All patients are expected to survive.

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Three children and two adults were transported to the hospital after being struck by a car in Avondale Thursday.

Avondale fire said the crash occurred in the area of Dysart Road and Van Buren Street on Thursday evening.

A woman was walking across the street holding a child in her arms while a man was pushing a double stroller with two children inside. The car struck them while traveling at a moderate rate of speed, according to Avondale fire.

The woman and infant girl were transported to the hospital as immediate patients while the other 3 suffered minor injuries. All patients are expected to survive. 

The driver of the car was not injured. Avondale police have closed the area while the investigation is underway.

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