3 children hit by car while crossing the street in Southwest Philadelphia

Three children were hit by a car Thursday in Southwest Philadelphia, police said.

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Philadelphia Police Department Accident Investigations Division said the accident happened while the children - ages six, eight and eleven - were crossing the street near 68th Street and Woodland Avenue.

According to a witness, the kids did look both ways before crossing but the driver swerved to avoid another car and hit them.

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Police said all of the children suffered injuries to their legs, face and arms. The 6-year-old is currently in critical condition.

The driver remained on the scene, according to police.