Six pedestrians were injured in an apparent series of back-to-back collisions on Olive Road in Augusta, authorities said.
Two of them were rushed to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. One of the drivers was also transported to the hospital.
The wrecks happened around 6:54 p.m. Wednesday on Olive Road and Eagles Way, sheriff’s Sgt. William McCarty said in a press release.
Authorities were investigating reports that one person was struck by a car and five others were injured while praying over the first victim. A van reportedly came along and struck the group.
The location is near Yeung Supermarket as well as Gospel Cathedral.
The intersection was completely shut down as Gold Cross ambulances arrived and investigators worked the accident scene.
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