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Two young women were rushed to hospital Saturday afternoon after being struck by a taxi on Wyandotte Street West.

The accident happened around 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Wyandotte and Oak Avenue.

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Witnesses say they heard a loud bang and then saw one of the victims unconscious under the cab on the road. The taxi’s windshield was shattered and a pool of blood was seen in the middle of the road near where the women were struck.

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Both of the women were 18 years old, have home addresses from out of town and appeared to be at fault in the incident, according to Windsor police.

“One of the females was treated at the hospital and released,” said Staff Sgt. Dave Kigar. “The second female suffered two fractured vertebrae in her back and remains in the hospital.”

The Vets cab driver remained behind the wheel for a lengthy period following the incident, but did not wish to comment on the accident.

The 37-year-old male driver was released from the scene by police without charges after some investigation.