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Three pedestrians struck by pickup

Three pedestrians struck by pickup. Three pedestrians are in hospital after being struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Centrepointe and Tallwood drives on Nov. 22. Steph Willems/Metroland

A 69-year-old woman is in critical condition at an Ottawa hospital after being struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Centrepointe and Tallwood drives.

The woman and a 68-year-old man were walking with a 16-month-ol girl when they were struck with the truck on Nov. 22.

Paramedics said the woman suffered from life-threatening head injuries and may have also suffered spinal and internal injuries. She is in critical condition at the hospital.

Her male companion suffered injuries to his arm and abdomen. He is stable condition at the hospital.

At the time of the accident, the toddler was in the stroller and was being cared for by witnesses when paramedics arrived. She had some minor scrapes and bruises.



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