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UPDATE: Toddler and teen hit by vehicle, rushed to hospital

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Two children were hit by a vehicle in the area of 8th and Campbell Streets. Two children were hit by a vehicle in the area of 8th and Campbell Streets.
As of 6:45 p.m. both children have been transported to the hospital for their injuries. As of 6:45 p.m. both children have been transported to the hospital for their injuries.
One child has been transported to the hospital and another is still trapped underneath the vehicle. One child has been transported to the hospital and another is still trapped underneath the vehicle.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A toddler and a teenager were hit by a car Friday evening around 6 o'clock.

The accident happened near the intersection of 8th and Campbell Streets.

According to the Wilmington Police Department two girls, one 1-years-old the other 15-years-old, were hit by a vehicle. At least one of the girls was trapped underneath the car when emergency officials arrived.

As of 6:45 p.m. both victims had been transported to the hospital with significant, but non life-threatening injuries. Officials said the two were riding a moped, and pulled out in front of the Ford Focus.

Charges are not expected to be filed against the driver of the vehicle.

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