Taxi hits young siblings in Crows Nest

A BROTHER and sister are receiving treatment after being struck down by a taxi in Crows Nest this morning.

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TWO children have been hit by a taxi on the Pacific Highway in Crows Nest.

The brother and sister, aged 8 and 10, were struck by the taxi while crossing the road at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Rocklands Rd around 11am.

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Emergency crews were called to the scene and the siblings were airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital.

MAP WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED:

The 10-year-old girl suffered a minor head injury, while her eight-year-old brother is being treated for grazes to his face.

All lanes of traffic have since been reopened and police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.