NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Four pedestrians walking to school were struck by a taxi driver today as they crossed a street while walking in a crosswalk, police said.

Authorities said the pedestrians were struck about 8:48 a.m. on Townsend Street.

The victims included two girls, ages 8 and 10, who were on their way to school and an 18-year-old woman and 3-year-old boy who were accompanying the girls, authorities said. All sustained minor injuries and were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for evaluation, police said.

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They were struck by a 2004 Mercury driven by Larry Sale, 73, of Highland Park.

They said the taxicab is registered to AA Checker Taxi in Edison-Highland Park.

Summons are pending the outcome of the police investigation, authorities said.

Authorities urged anyone with information about this incident to call New Brunswick police Officer Peter Maroon at (732) 745-5005.