3 Children Struck, Injured By Vehicle In Bridgeport: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Three children ages 7, 8 and 11 were injured Wednesday when they struck by a vehicle while they were in a crosswalk on Park Avenue and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport, according to police.

The crash occurred at about 8:45 a.m., and the children were taken to Bridgeport Hospital, suffering from injuries that are not considered to be a threat to their lives.

"The operator of the striking vehicle remained on the scene," wrote Bridgeport Deputy Police Chief James Baraja.

Details of the crash were not disclosed, but police ask that anyone with information about the incident contact Officer Andrew Orum at 203-576-7640, or via email at Andrew.Orum@bridgeporct.gov. Additionally, tips can be left through the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at 203-576-TIPS.

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