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5 youth struck by vehicle on Big River First Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP say a vehicle collided with a group of youth on Big River First Nation this past weekend. File / Global News

UPDATE: 2 charged in Big River First Nation hit and run

Big River RCMP are asking the public for help finding a vehicle that collided with a group of youth on Big River First Nation and then took off.

At around 9 p.m. CT on April 9, police were called to a report of an 11-year-old girl who had been struck by a car.

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Officers determined the vehicle had collided with five youth who were walking on the road. Police officials said the driver failed to stop after the pedestrian collision.

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The girl suffered serious injuries and was taken to Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital by STARS air ambulance. The other youth all had minor injuries.

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The vehicle is described as being white, four-door and may have sustained front-end damages during the collision.

Witnesses describe seeing six or seven people inside the vehicle.

A traffic reconstructionist is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Big River RCMP at 306-469-2590 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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