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11-year-old girl seriously injured in Vernon after being struck by car

She was taken to Connecticut Children's for treatment.

VERNON, Connecticut — An 11-year-old girl is seriously injured after being struck by a car in Vernon Saturday evening. 

Vernon police said a car hit the girl at 5:03 p.m. at 118 Prospect Street. She was taken to Connecticut Children's for treatment. 

The Metro Traffic Service is investigating, and the driver is cooperating.

The driver's car has been towed and Prospect Street is now open to traffic. 

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