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Woman, 2 girls struck by car

Three pedestrians were struck by a car in the 200 block of Bankway in Lehighton Thursday evening, reported Lehighton police.

Police said that two girls, ages 12 and 14, along with an adult female, were attempting to cross the road around 5:30 p.m. when a car driven by Christina Bravo of Lehighton hit them.Bravo and her four passengers were not harmed.The girls were taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.The adult female was taken to the Gnaden Huetten Campus of Blue Mountain Health System in Lehighton.Lehighton Police said that none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.Police said they do not think that alcohol was a factor. They are still investigating the accident and have impounded Bravo's car.Police ask that any witnesses call them at 610-377-4003 with information.Lehighton police and Lehighton Ambulance responded. Traffic control was handled by fire police from Lehighton and Franklin Township.Bankway, which is Route 209, was closed for about an hour as a result of the accident, resulting in traffic being detoured.