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May 16, 2008 9:00 pm US/Eastern
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1 Dead, 7 Hurt After Van Jumps Curb In Harlem
NEW YORK (CBS/AP) ―
An out-of-control van jumped a curb and barreled into bystanders near the entrance to a crowded subway station Friday, killing the driver and hurting seven people, authorities said.
A 3-year-old was pinned under the van and suffered life-threatening injuries, the Fire Department said. One other child and five adults were seriously hurt, but their lives did not appear to be in danger, the Fire Department said.
The van roared south on Lexington Avenue and crashed onto the sidewalk near the busy corner of East 125th Street, said witness Edward Jones. He saw the wreck as he helped a shopper from a nearby supermarket put her purchases into a taxi shortly before 7 p.m.
Jones said he pleaded with victims to stay still until rescuers arrived.
"They looked like they didn't even know what happened," said Jones, 32, of the Bronx. He said the van's driver appeared to have passed out.
The van plowed into a wall surrounding stairs leading to the 4, 5 and 6 subway lines, sending debris flying. Soda cans, a small shoe and a shopper's cart were strewn around the area.
All the victims were taken to hospitals. Their names were not released.
Police were investigating what caused the crash.
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