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2 struck by a vehicle in Duncan

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Jan, 2025 11:21 AM
  • 2 struck by a vehicle in Duncan

Police on Vancouver Island are investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Duncan, B-C.

R-C-M-P say they were called to a report of a pedestrian struck shortly after 9 p-m Saturday.

Two victims received care on scene for minor injuries, and the driver of a red jeep apparently involved is co-operating with police.

R-C-M-P say the investigation is ongoing.

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