Two people are suffering from serious injuries after being hit by a car Monday night in Huntersville.
According to paramedics, they responded to the scene of the collision around 9 p.m. on the 14600 block of Statesville Road.
Two pedestrians were attempting to cross the road when both were struck.
The two were rushed to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Police have not yet released more details on the collision.
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