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3 hit by vehicle in Sacramento sent to hospital, suspect on the loose

3 hospitalized in Sacramento hit-and-run
3 hospitalized in Sacramento hit-and-run 00:23

SACRAMENTO - A Sacramento road was closed after three people were rushed to the hospital in critical condition after they were hit by a vehicle that took off from the scene, officials said.

The Sacramento Police Department said Dos Rios Street between N. B Street and N. D Street was closed for the investigation. 

Police said three pedestrians were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The Sacramento Police Department said two victims are in critical condition but stable, while the third is in critical condition with significant injuries. 

A description of the suspect's vehicle is unknown at this time. People were urged to avoid the area.

At the scene, CBS13 could see police investigating an area where wheelchairs were left empty along with collapsed fencing, tents and shopping carts toppled over on a sidewalk. 

Dos Rios Street is just off N. 12th Street near Richards Boulevard. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police. 

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