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5-year-old boy critically injured after being hit by car in Independence
A 5-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Independence, Missouri, Monday evening.
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What happenedA 5-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Independence, Missouri, Monday evening.
The headline splitWDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City) frames it as "5-year-old boy critically injured after being hit by car in Independence". KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) frames it as "Young child critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Independence".
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Center5-year-old boy critically injured after being hit by car in Independence
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Young child critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Independence
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A 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV Monday evening near Truman Road and River Boulevard in Independence. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with...
