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Pedestrians Struck on Route 80

Two were struck after their disabled minivan was rear-ended in the right lane of the highway.

Two pedestrians were injured in a three car accident on the eastbound side of Route 80, near exit 63 in Saddle Brook, Wednesday morning.

According to state police, the two victims were standing in front of a broken down minivan in the right lane of the highway at approximately 6:00 am when their car was rear-ended. They were struck by their own disabled vehicle.

The other car also collided with a tractor trailer, causing lane closures for over an hour.

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Both pedestrians were conscious when transported to a nearby hospital. The accident investigation is ongoing.

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