Six people injured, four seriously, after being hit by vehicle on Lower East Side: police sources

LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — Six people were injured, four seriously, after being struck by a vehicle near a NYCHA building in Manhattan, police sources said.

FDNY officials say the incident happened just before 9 p.m. at 645 Water Street on the Lower East Side.

Officers responded to the scene, where several people had to be rescued, according to police sources.

FDNY officials said there were six victims, four of whom were seriously injured and taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Another person suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Bellevue Hospital. A sixth person suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Bellevue Hospital.

No further details were provided.

This is a breaking news story. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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