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Two taken to hospital after collision with a car as driver flees scene for his own safety

Two pedestrians have collided with a car near the Bagot Rd and Stuart Hwy intersection causing the closure of the road on Friday afternoon, before an altercation led the driver to flee the scene for his safety

A road incident on Stuart Highway has seen police crash investigators attend. A man has been taken to hospital as a result of the incident. Picture: Che Chorley
A road incident on Stuart Highway has seen police crash investigators attend. A man has been taken to hospital as a result of the incident. Picture: Che Chorley

Two pedestrians have collided with a car near the Bagot Rd and Stuart Hwy intersection causing the closure of the road on Friday afternoon, before an altercation led the driver to flee the scene for his safety.

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One man reportedly stumbled onto the road and hit the car, which stopped to help him.

A group from nearby flats then came to the scene and begun attacking the driver who had to defend themself before driving to the nearby shops to call the police and ambulance.

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Both pedestrians were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

The road remains closed but is likely to open soon.

will.zwar@news.com.au

Originally published as Two taken to hospital after collision with a car as driver flees scene for his own safety

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