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Girl at Market Basket Protest Struck by Car

SEABROOK, N.H. — Police say 12-year-old girl was struck by a car while attending a Market Basket protest in Seabrook, New Hampshire.

Police said the accident happened at about 6 p.m. Thursday. Police said the girl was seriously injured. A hospital spokeswoman said the child was admitted in stable condition. The girl's name was not released.

Investigators said the incident did not appear to be intentional and that the driver is cooperating with authorities as the accident is investigated.

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