BREAKING: 6 injured and 1 critical after truck plows into pedestrians in San Francisco
A TRUCK has ploughed into pedestrians in San Francisco and injured at least 7 people, according to local authorities.
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Two male, elderly people have been rushed to hospital, one is in a critical condition with internal bleeding and the other is in a serious condition with a punctured lung and broken rib, according to local reports.
Another person sustained serious injuries, while a family of five is understood to have suffered minor injuries after the truck hit their vehicle.
San Fransisco Police Department said a truck driver ran a red light, lost control, hit two pedestrians, a parked car and then a Mazda with a family inside.
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Four ambulances rushed to the scene and residents were asked to avoid the area.
The incident occurred around 3.30 pm local time (11.30 pm GMT) at Geary Boulevard and 21st Avenue, fire officials said.
A family of five in a vehicle sustained minor injuries but are going to be OK.
The driver of the truck has reportedly is reportedly in custody but only speaks Cantonese and police are waiting for a translator.
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