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Vehicle strikes multiple people near Easter Carnival in South Philly, police say

A vehicle struck multiple people near the Easter Carnival on 7th Street and Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia on April 19, police said

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A vehicle struck multiple people near the Easter Carnival in South Philadelphia Saturday night, police said. 

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The crash occurred on 7th Street and Packer Avenue on April 19, around 9:30 p.m. A police sergeant told NBC10 at least four people – including the driver – were hurt in the crash. They were all taken to the hospital. Officials have not yet revealed their conditions or the cause of the crash. 

A driver crashed into four people near an Easter carnival in South Philadelphia on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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Lili Zheng/Jim Friedman
A photo from the scene of the crash.

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The crash occurred near the 2025 Easter Carnival, an annual spring carnival sponsored by the Southeast Youth Athletic Association (SEYAA). 

This story is developing. Check back for updates. 

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