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4 injured after being struck by car in South Philadelphia

FILE - The flashing lights of a Philadelphia police car are visible behind police tape. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

This story originally appeared on 6abc.

At least four people were injured after being hit by a car Saturday night.

The incident occurred at Packer Avenue and South 7th Street just before 9 p.m.

According to police, the driver of a 2004 silver Toyota experienced a medical emergency while driving in the area.

The vehicle then collided with four pedestrians who were leaving a nearby carnival.

Medics transported the driver of the Toyota to Presbyterian Hospital for treatment.

The four pedestrians, three adults and a three-year-old child, were transported to Jefferson Hospital for varying injuries, but all remain in stable condition.

Police continue to investigate.

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