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6 hospitalized in West Philadelphia hit-and-run

Published  December 10, 2016 10:15am EST
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

West Philadelphia (WTXF) - Police are investigating a hit-and-run that sent six people to the hospital, including three young children.

The incident happened Friday afternoon near 57th and Walnut St. Police say a Cadillac ran a red light, hitting another car, and ejecting a six-year-old.

The driver of the Cadillac fled, police say. The six-year-old was taken to the Children's hospital of Philadelphia with internal bleeding and fractures.

According to police, two 3-year-olds and two adults were also hurt in the accident.

Police say the 3-year-olds are in stable condition, and the adults are in critical.