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Critical injuries reported after car strikes 7 people outside Durham club

Two people were listed in critical condition after a car hit several people who were waiting in line for a food truck in the parking lot of a Durham club, officials say.

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DURHAM, N.C. — Two people were listed in critical condition after a car hit several people who were waiting in line for a food truck in the parking lot of a Durham club, officials say.

On Sunday around 2:30 a.m., officials responded to Luna Nightclub, located at 3019 Auto Drive. Seven people were taken to local hospitals after they were struck by a white sedan while waiting by the food truck, officials said, and two suffered serious injuries.

Officials say the ages of the victims vary. The car fled the scene, officials say.

Car strikes 7 people waiting in line for food truck outside Durham club
Car strikes 7 people waiting in line for food truck outside Durham club

Hugo Romero-Robles, 23, was arrested following the crash and charged with DWI and felony hit and run. The names of the victims have not been released.

"It’s very tragic," owners said. "Thankfully they found the person responsible the same night. We hope that the victims that are in critical condition recover quickly and we hope the same for the others that were injured."

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