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Two people were injured Friday morning in a crash in Hollywood, first responders confirmed.
According to Hollywood Fire Rescue officials, crews responded to the 900 block of North Federal Highway at about 5:54 a.m. after receiving a report about a crash involving injuries.
Paramedics then discovered that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian.
Officials said the driver and pedestrian were both transported to a local hospital as trauma alerts.
Hollywood police said the roadway is currently shut down in both directions as the investigation continues.
No other details were immediately released.
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Source: local10
