Two pedestrians hurt in hit and run in Brighton

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BRIGHTON, Mass. — Two pedestrians have been seriously injured after a hit and run in Brighton on Sunday evening.

Three people were crossing the street when a van struck two of them, both of them women.

The vehicle was found at least half a mile away and severely damaged

The crash happened between Washington street and Dickinson road. Person on the scene says the suspect fled by foot and got on a T bus and left the area.

Another witness tells Boston 25 News reporter Elysia Rodriguez that the driver of the van had a red light.

Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals and despite their serious injuries, are expected to survive.

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