Two young boys struck by car in Philadelphia; 1 critical

Authorities say a vehicle struck two young children in north Philadelphia, critically injuring one of them.

Police said the boys were in the middle of a block in the Logan section of the city when they were hit shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Police said a 2-year-old boy suffered head trauma and was critically injured, while a 4-year-old boy was in stable condition with a broken right leg.

Both were taken to Albert Einstein Hospital by private vehicle and were to be transferred to St. Christopher’s Hospital.

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Police said the vehicle remained on the scene and no charges have been filed.

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