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Injuries reported after vehicle strikes crowd following Eagles win in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Injuries have been reported after a car plowed into a crowd of people in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia on Sunday night as they were celebrating the Eagles win, according to Channel 6 ABC Action News (WPVI).


Philadelphia police said in a social media post that the crash does not appear to be intentional.


According to the news report, the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at Broad and Spring Garden Streets.

Crowds flooded the streets following the Eagles' 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship, securing a spot in the Super Bowl


The striking vehicle was found in the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue.


According to Action News, Chopper 6 was overhead as police investigated a silver Mercedes.


So far, three individuals have been reported injured, but the injuries are not deemed life-threatening, according to the news report.


According to police, a person inside the vehicle was taken into custody for questioning.



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