NEW: 2 Children in Serious Condition After Car Hits Woman Pushing Stroller on Potters Ave

Thursday, September 29, 2016

 

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A woman pushing a stroller with two children inside was struck by a car on Potters Avenue at approximately 7:52 a.m. on Thursday morning. 

According to Providence Police, a 2-year-old boy was ejected from the stroller, while a 3-year-old girl remained in the stroller after it was hit. 

Both children were taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital for serious injuries, while the woman was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for minor injuries. 

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The driver of the car was identified as a 40-year-old Providence resident. 

The accident is under investigation by the Providence Police Traffic Bureau Accident Reconstruction Unit.

 
 

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