2 girls, 11, hit by car on Pittsburgh’s North Side

PITTSBURGH — Two 11-year-old girls were hit by a vehicle in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Brighton Road and Jacksonia Street just after 4:30 p.m.

Brighton Road is currently closed between Jacksonia Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Both girls were taken to Children’s Hospital, and one is in critical condition.

The driver stayed on scene, police said she claims her view was obstructed by a van and that she didn’t see the girls. There is no word on if any charges will be filed.

Pittsburgh police said a medic was in the area at the time of the crash and was able to render aid.

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