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GASTONIA, N.C. — Police said a 10-year-old girl was hit by a car Tuesday afternoon in Gastonia.
It happened around 4 p.m. along Highway 321 near Hudson Boulevard.
Police said a vehicle hit the girl as she was crossing the street. The girl was taken to the hospital with a broken leg.
Highway 321 was shut down while police investigated the scene.
Officers were interviewing the driver, but no other details about what led to the accident were released.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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